CVE-2021-1820: Medium severity apple macos vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a memory initialization issue in the WebKit component. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disclose process memory.

IBM

Credit

André Bargull

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3
11.3
Apple tvOS<14.5
14.5
Apple WatchOS<7.4
7.4
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.2.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.0.0
Apple iOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iPadOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iPadOS<14.5
Apple iPhone OS<14.5
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.3
Apple tvOS<14.5
Apple WatchOS<7.4
redhat/webkitgtk<2.30.0
2.30.0

Event History

Jul 28, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-1820.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS Big Sur, and Apple tvOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1820?

The severity of CVE-2021-1820 is not specified in the provided information.

4

How does CVE-2021-1820 impact my device?

CVE-2021-1820 is a memory initialization issue that has been addressed with improved memory handling, which may help prevent potential exploitation.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-1820?

To fix CVE-2021-1820, it is recommended to update your device's software to the specified versions provided by Apple.

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