CVE-2021-30863: Medium severity apple ios and ipados vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

Face ID. This issue was addressed by improving Face ID anti-spoofing models.

Other sources

This issue was addressed by improving Face ID anti-spoofing models. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may be able to authenticate via Face ID.

Credit

Wish Wu (吴潍浠@@wish_wu(Ant Group Tianqiong Security Lab)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15
15
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15
15
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.0
iPhone OS<15.0

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30863?

CVE-2021-30863 is a vulnerability related to Face ID on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices.

2

How was CVE-2021-30863 addressed?

CVE-2021-30863 was addressed by improving Face ID anti-spoofing models.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-30863?

CVE-2021-30863 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS devices running up to version 15 (exclusive).

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30863?

The severity of CVE-2021-30863 is not specified in the provided information.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-30863?

The fix for CVE-2021-30863 is included in the latest version of Apple iOS and iPadOS (up to version 15). Ensure you are running the latest software update.

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