CVE-2021-1872: About the security content of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, Safari 15, watchOS 8. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to bypass HSTS.

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A malicious application may be able to read restricted memory.

The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to see private contact information.

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.6, macOS Big Sur 11.5. Visiting a maliciously crafted webpage may lead to a system denial of service.

An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Processing a maliciously crafted PDF may lead to arbitrary code execution.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, iTunes 12.12 for Windows. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on devices with an Apple Neural Engine.

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8. Processing a maliciously crafted dfont file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8. Processing a maliciously crafted dfont file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8. Processing a maliciously crafted dfont file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.5.1, iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1, watchOS 7.6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, iTunes 12.12 for Windows, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.6, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Safari 14.1.1, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. A malicious application may be able to leak sensitive user information.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

This issue was addressed with improved environment sanitization. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.6, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. A malicious application may be able to break out of its sandbox.

An access issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. A malicious application may be able to disclose kernel memory.

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, watchOS 7.4. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

An issue in code signature validation was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4. A local user may be able to load unsigned kernel extensions.

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A VPN configuration may be installed by an app without user permission.

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to unexpectedly unenforced Content Security Policy.

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. An application with microphone permission may unexpectedly access microphone input during a FaceTime call.

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may be able to read user's gameplay data.

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to access photo metadata without needing permission to access photos.

The issue was resolved with additional restrictions on CSS compositing. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may reveal a user's browsing history.

This issue was addressed with a new entitlement. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6, macOS Big Sur 11.5. A local attacker may be able to access analytics data.

A logic issue existed in the handling of document loads. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Previewing an html file attached to a note may unexpectedly contact remote servers.

A lock screen issue allowed access to contacts on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1. A local attacker may be able to view contacts from the lock screen.

A Lock Screen issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1. A user may be able to view restricted content from the Lock Screen.

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A device may be passively tracked by its WiFi MAC address.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..