CVE-2021-1871

CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductApple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
PublishedApr 2, 2021
First seenApr 2, 2021
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: Nov 17, 2021
Update
  • apple ipados14.4 or later
  • apple iphone_os14.4 or later
  • apple mac_os_x10.15.7 or later
  • apple macos11.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apple ipadosv < 14.414.4
apple iphone_osv < 14.414.4
apple mac_os_x10.15 ≤ v < 10.15.7, 10.15.710.15.7
apple macos11.0.1 ≤ v < 11.211.2
debian debian_linux10.0—
fedoraproject fedora33—

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CVE-2021-1871 · Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS · Dark Radar