Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 14.8 Wi-Fi improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 14.8 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Wi-Fi. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-30810. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 14.8 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Wi-Fi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/20/2021 as HT212814 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-30810. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002. The advisory points out:

An attacker in physical proximity may be able to force a user onto a malicious Wi-Fi network during device setup

Upgrading to version 15.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.

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Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 15.0

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04/13/2021 🔍
09/20/2021 +160 days 🔍
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09/21/2021 +1 days 🔍
09/30/2021 +9 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212814
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30810 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30810
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183124
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2021 11:44
Updated: 09/30/2021 16:39
Changes: 09/21/2021 11:44 (18), 09/21/2021 11:47 (28), 09/30/2021 16:39 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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