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Is CVE-2021-31010 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 25 Aug 2022

Gociux · Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2021-31010, Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Aug 2022, 366 days after it was published. It affects Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 25 Aug 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSSbelow top 10%lower predicted activity right now (it is still confirmed exploited)
severity7.5CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due15 Sep 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

In affected versions of Apple iOS, macOS, and watchOS, a sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

VendorApple (96 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductiOS, macOS, watchOS
VulnerabilityApple iOS, macOS, watchOS Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-20, CWE-502
Published24 Aug 2021
Added to KEV25 Aug 2022
Reported by (CNA)apple

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for iOS, macOS, watchOS in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Apple CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 24 Aug 2021.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Apple.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2021-31010 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-31010 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Aug 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2021-31010 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31010?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Apple's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected iOS, macOS, watchOS and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in August 2022 · Apple scorecard · act-now radar.

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