CVE-2021-30866: About the security content of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Muting a CallKit call while ringing may not result in mute being enabled.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.