Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 14.5.1 Wi-Fi inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 14.5.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Wi-Fi. This manipulation causes inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2021-30667. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 14.5.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Wi-Fi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was published 05/24/2021 by Raul Siles as HT212528 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-30667. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue. The advisory points out:

An attacker in WiFi range may be able to force a client to use a less secure authentication mechanism

Upgrading to version 14.6 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 validation.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 14.6

Timelineinfo

04/13/2021 🔍
05/24/2021 +41 days 🔍
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05/25/2021 +1 days 🔍
05/27/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212528
Researcher: Raul Siles
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30667 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30667
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-175645
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 05/25/2021 12:02
Updated: 05/27/2021 20:35
Changes: 05/25/2021 12:02 (18), 05/25/2021 12:06 (29), 05/27/2021 20:35 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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