CVE-2021-1811: Medium severity apple macos vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2021
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Updated

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.11.3 for Windows, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iCloud for Windows 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.3, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.

Other sources

CoreText. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

Xingwei Lin(Ant Security Light)

Affected Software

45 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3
11.3
Apple tvOS<14.5
14.5
Apple Catalina
Apple Mojave
Apple WatchOS<7.4
7.4
Apple iCloud for Windows<12.3
12.3
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.11.3
12.11.3
Apple iOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iPadOS<14.5
14.5
Apple Icloud Windows<12.3
Apple Itunes Windows<12.11.3
Apple iPadOS<14.5
Apple iPhone OS<14.5
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14<=10.14.5
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<=10.15.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2021-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2021-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-supplemental_update_2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.6-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.3
Apple tvOS<14.5
Apple WatchOS<7.4

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1811?

CVE-2021-1811 is a vulnerability in CoreText that was addressed with improved state management.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1811?

CVE-2021-1811 affects Apple iOS up to version 14.5, Apple iPadOS up to version 14.5, Apple watchOS up to version 7.4, Apple iTunes for Windows up to version 12.11.3, Apple iCloud for Windows up to version 12.3, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.3, Apple tvOS up to version 14.5, Apple Catalina, and Apple Mojave.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1811?

The severity of CVE-2021-1811 is not provided in the information available.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-1811?

To fix CVE-2021-1811, update your Apple software to the latest version as recommended by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1811?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-1811 on the official Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212321)

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