CVE-2021-30956: Low severity apple ios and ipados vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

A lock screen issue allowed access to contacts on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to see private contact information.

Other sources

FaceTime. A lock screen issue allowed access to contacts on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

Akiva Fordsham(Rishon Group)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15.2
15.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.2
15.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.2
iPhone OS<15.2

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30956?

CVE-2021-30956 is a lock screen issue in FaceTime that allowed access to contacts on a locked device.

2

How was CVE-2021-30956 addressed?

CVE-2021-30956 was addressed with improved state management.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-30956?

Devices running Apple iOS and iPadOS versions up to and exclusive of 15.2 are affected by CVE-2021-30956.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-30956?

To fix CVE-2021-30956, update your device to Apple iOS or iPadOS version 15.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30956?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30956 on Apple's support page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976

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