Vulnerability Description
An issue existed with authenticating the action triggered by an NFC tag. The issue was addressed with improved action authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to place phone calls to any phone number.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1863?
CVE-2021-1863 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.4 (LOW). An issue existed with authenticating the action triggered by an NFC tag. The issue was addressed with improved action authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. A person with phy...
How severe is CVE-2021-1863?
CVE-2021-1863 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1863?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.