CVE-2021-1816: Buffer Overflow
Kernel. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Other sources
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2021-1849
- CVE-2021-1836
- CVE-2021-1808
- CVE-2021-1857
- CVE-2021-30752
- CVE-2021-1846
- CVE-2021-1809
- CVE-2021-30664
- CVE-2021-1811
- CVE-2021-1881
- CVE-2021-1882
- CVE-2021-1813
- CVE-2021-1883
- CVE-2021-1884
- CVE-2021-1885
- CVE-2021-30653
- CVE-2021-1843
- CVE-2021-1858
- CVE-2021-30743
- CVE-2021-30764
- CVE-2021-1864
- CVE-2021-1860
- CVE-2021-1816
- CVE-2021-1851
- CVE-2021-1832
- CVE-2021-30660
- CVE-2021-30652
- CVE-2021-1875
- CVE-2021-1822
- CVE-2021-1815
- CVE-2021-1739
- CVE-2021-1740
- CVE-2021-1868
- CVE-2021-1844
- CVE-2021-1825
- CVE-2021-1817
- CVE-2021-1826
- CVE-2021-1820
- CVE-2021-30661
- CVE-2020-7463
- CVE-2021-1770
- CVE-2021-30659
- CVE-2021-1872
- CVE-2021-1880
- CVE-2021-1814
- CVE-2021-1807
- CVE-2021-1835
- CVE-2021-1837
- CVE-2021-1867
- CVE-2021-30742
- CVE-2021-1812
- CVE-2021-30656
- CVE-2021-30662
- CVE-2021-1877
- CVE-2021-1852
- CVE-2021-1830
- CVE-2021-1874
- CVE-2021-1833
- CVE-2021-1865
- CVE-2021-1863
- CVE-2021-1831
- CVE-2021-1862
- CVE-2021-1854
- CVE-2021-30921
- CVE-2021-1848
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1816?
CVE-2021-1816 is a kernel vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS that allows for buffer overflow due to insufficient bounds checking.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1816?
The severity of CVE-2021-1816 is not specified in the provided information.
How does CVE-2021-1816 affect Apple devices?
CVE-2021-1816 affects Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS up to version 14.5 and can lead to a buffer overflow vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1816?
To address CVE-2021-1816, Apple has released security updates in iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.5. It is recommended to update your device to the latest available version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1816?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-1816 on the official Apple security advisory pages: [link1], [link2], [link3].