Vulnerability identifier: #VU56734

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30810

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists within the Wi-Fi subsystem. A remote attacker with physical proximity to device can force a user onto a malicious Wi-Fi network during device setup.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 14.8 18H17, 14.7 18G69 - 14.7.1 18G82, 14.5 18E199 - 14.5.1 18E212, 14.2 18B92 - 14.2.1 18B121, 14.0 18A373 - 14.0.1 18A393, 14.4 18D52 - 14.4.2 18D70

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.