#VU58682 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2021-30882

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58682

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30882

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 local application to eavesdrop on phone calls.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in FaceTime. A local applications with microphone permission can access microphone input during a FaceTime call.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.0.1 18A393, 14.1 18A8395, 14.2 18B92 - 14.2.1 18B121, 14.3 18C66, 14.4 18D52 - 14.4.2 18D70, 14.5 18E199 - 14.5.1 18E212, 14.6 18F72, 14.7 18G69 - 14.7.1 18G82, 14.8 18H17

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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