CVE-2021-30867
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30867 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to access photo metadata without needing permission to access photos.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.0.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30867?
The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to access photo metadata without needing permission to access photos.
How severe is CVE-2021-30867?
CVE-2021-30867 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30867?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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