#VU58905 Multiple Interpretations of UI Input in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2021-30948

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58905

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30948

CWE-ID: CWE-450

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 an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an inconsistent user interface issue in Password Manager application. An attacker with physical access to device can access stored passwords without authentication.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.1.1 19B81

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.1 19B75

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976

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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.