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CVE-2021-30863

Status: ModifiedMedium (6.8)—

This issue was addressed by improving Face ID anti-spoofing models. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may be able to authenticate via Face ID.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (2)

Apple — IpadosApple — Iphone OS

CWEs

References

Raw JSON (NVD)

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