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CVE-2021-30895: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may be able to access information about a user's contacts.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-30895 is an Apple privacy issue where a malicious application may access information about a user's contacts. Apple describes it as a logic issue fixed with improved restrictions across several platform updates. Business impact is mainly unauthorized exposure of personal contact data.

Executive priority

Treat this as a routine privacy-risk patching item unless sensitive contact data is highly regulated in your environment. Prioritize managed Apple fleets below the fixed OS versions, especially where users can install third-party apps.

Technical view

Apple reports a logic issue addressed by improved restrictions. The stated impact is that a malicious application may access information about a user's contacts. Fixed releases include iOS/iPadOS 15.0.2, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, and macOS Monterey 12.0.1.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Apple devices running affected pre-fix versions. The exact vulnerable version ranges are not provided in the source bundle, so organizations should verify against Apple advisory guidance and deployed OS versions.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. The described attack context requires a malicious application. No public exploit details are provided in the supplied sources.

Researcher notes

Apple's public description is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, vulnerable version range, or root-cause detail is provided in the bundle. Do not infer broader data access beyond contacts information. The reliable facts are malicious-app context, contacts information exposure, and fixed platform releases.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Apple devices to the fixed releases or later versions named by Apple.
  • Use MDM to enforce minimum OS versions across managed Apple endpoints.
  • Restrict installation of untrusted or unmanaged applications where operationally feasible.
  • Review Apple security advisories for any product-specific update guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Apple device OS versions and compare them with Apple's fixed releases.
  • Confirm iOS and iPadOS devices are on 15.0.2 or later.
  • Confirm tvOS devices are on 15.1 or later where applicable.
  • Confirm watchOS devices are on 8.1 or later where applicable.
  • Confirm macOS Monterey devices are on 12.0.1 or later.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
8

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AppleiOS and iPadOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
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