CVE-2021-1795 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS
A remote attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution via an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-1795?
CVE-2021-1795 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os, published on 2 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1795?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1795?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1795 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-1795 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1795 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipad Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v5x6-8pjw-w5x5.