CVE-2021-1867: Input Validation

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Credit

Zuozhi Fan@@pattern_F_, Wish Wu(吴潍浠)(Ant Group Tianqiong Security Lab), Wish Wu (吴潍浠)(Ant Group Tianqiong Security Lab)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3
11.3
Apple iOS and iPadOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.5
iPhone OS<14.5
macOS>=11.0<11.3

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1867?

CVE-2021-1867 is a vulnerability related to the Apple Neural Engine, where an out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

2

How does CVE-2021-1867 affect Apple iOS?

CVE-2021-1867 affects Apple iOS versions up to but excluding 14.5.

3

How does CVE-2021-1867 affect Apple iPadOS?

CVE-2021-1867 affects Apple iPadOS versions up to but excluding 14.5.

4

How does CVE-2021-1867 affect Apple macOS Big Sur?

CVE-2021-1867 affects Apple macOS Big Sur versions up to but excluding 11.3.

5

What is the remedy for CVE-2021-1867?

The remedy for CVE-2021-1867 is upgrading to Apple iOS 14.5, Apple iPadOS 14.5, or Apple macOS Big Sur 11.3.

6

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-1867?

The CWE ID for CVE-2021-1867 is CWE-20.

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