Apple tvOS up to 14.4 Tailspin state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple tvOS up to 14.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Tailspin. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-1868. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple tvOS up to 14.4 (Digital Media Player). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Tailspin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 04/26/2021 by Tim Michaud as HT212323 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-1868. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges

Upgrading to version 14.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: tvOS 14.5

Timelineinfo

12/08/2020 🔍
04/26/2021 +138 days 🔍
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04/27/2021 +1 days 🔍
05/01/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212323
Researcher: Tim Michaud
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-1868 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-174057

Entryinfo

Created: 04/27/2021 10:57
Updated: 05/01/2021 09:56
Changes: 04/27/2021 10:57 (19), 04/27/2021 11:00 (27), 05/01/2021 09:56 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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