CVE-2021-30968 Security feature bypass in iOS and iPadOS
A malicious application can bypass privacy preferences due to a hard link validation issue in Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-30968?
CVE-2021-30968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 24 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A validation issue related to hard link behavior was addressed with improved sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.2, tvOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3. A malicious application may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30968?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30968?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30968 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-30968 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30968 in the wild and no public exploit code.