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TI-2021-01474 Aliases CVE-2021-1761GHSA-jxf4-w4m5-h6gr

Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service

Priority LOW 37Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
—
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · None · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.

Summary

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.02141 82nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed iOS and iPadOS (Apple): 14.4macOS (Apple): 11.2, 7.3, 14.4

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
AppleiOS and iPadOSbefore 14.414.4Patch availableCNA
ApplemacOSbefore 11.211.2Patch availableCNA
ApplemacOSbefore 11.211.2Patch availableCNA
ApplemacOSbefore 7.37.3Patch availableCNA
ApplemacOSbefore 14.414.4Patch availableCNA
  • iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 14.4 Fixed in 14.4 Patch available CNA
  • macOS VendorApple Affected before 11.2 Fixed in 11.2 Patch available CNA
  • macOS VendorApple Affected before 11.2 Fixed in 11.2 Patch available CNA
  • macOS VendorApple Affected before 7.3 Fixed in 7.3 Patch available CNA
  • macOS VendorApple Affected before 14.4 Fixed in 14.4 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 21

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 14.4VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 14.4VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14 to before 10.14.6; 10.15 to before 10.15.7VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-001:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2019-001VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-002:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2019-002VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2020-001VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-002:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2020-002VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-003:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2020-003VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-004:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2020-004VulnerableApple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 14.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 14.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14 to before 10.14.6; 10.15 to before 10.15.7 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-001:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2019-001 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-002:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2019-002 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2020-001 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-002:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2020-002 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-003:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2020-003 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-004:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2020-004 Vulnerable ·Apple
Show 11 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-005:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2020-005VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-006:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2020-006VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-007:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 security_update_2020-007VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 supplemental_updateVulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:supplemental_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*10.14.6 supplemental_update_2VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*10.15.7VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:*10.15.7 security_update_2020-001VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:*10.15.7 supplemental_updateVulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*11.0.1 to before 11.2VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 14.4VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 7.3VulnerableApple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-005:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2020-005 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-006:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2020-006 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-007:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 security_update_2020-007 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 supplemental_update Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:supplemental_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.14.6 supplemental_update_2 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.15.7 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.15.7 security_update_2020-001 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.15.7 supplemental_update Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.0.1 to before 11.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 14.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 7.3 Vulnerable ·Apple

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 14.4
  • Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 11.2
  • Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 11.2
  • Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 7.3
  • Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 14.4

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Release ·

    Apple macOS 11.2

    60 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 3 CRITICAL, 3 MEDIUM, 54 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2021-01572 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code executionPriority CRITICAL 100
    • TI-2021-01502 Type confusion in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2021-01495 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A malicious application may be able to elevate privilegesPriority CRITICAL 90
    Show all 60 records →
  • Release ·

    Apple iOS and iPadOS 14.4

    49 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 3 CRITICAL, 1 HIGH, 6 MEDIUM, 39 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2021-01572 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code executionPriority CRITICAL 100
    • TI-2021-01502 Type confusion in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2021-01495 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A malicious application may be able to elevate privilegesPriority CRITICAL 90
    Show all 49 records →
Show 2 more groups
  • Release ·

    Apple macOS 14.4

    35 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 2 CRITICAL, 2 MEDIUM, 31 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2021-01502 Type confusion in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2021-01495 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A malicious application may be able to elevate privilegesPriority CRITICAL 90
    • TI-2021-01529 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application…Priority MEDIUM 47
    Show all 35 records →
  • Release ·

    Apple macOS 7.3

    34 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 2 CRITICAL, 2 MEDIUM, 30 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2021-01502 Type confusion in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2021-01495 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A malicious application may be able to elevate privilegesPriority CRITICAL 90
    • TI-2021-01529 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application…Priority MEDIUM 47
    Show all 34 records →

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-1761
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jxf4-w4m5-h6gr

References

Advisory 4

  • TI-2022-06888 Use after free in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2024-15360 Incorrect authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
  • TI-2021-01529 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2021-01509 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2021-01508 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources

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