CVE-2021-1780

Description

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. An attacker in a privileged position may be able to perform a denial of service attack.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1780?
CVE-2021-1780 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1780?
To fix CVE-2021-1780, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-1780 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1780 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1780?
CVE-2021-1780 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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