CVE-2021-1857

What it is

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.11.3 for Windows, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iCloud for Windows 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.3, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. Processing maliciously crafted web content may disclose sensitive user information.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

1.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-09-08 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:32 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2021-09-08 15:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:32 UTC

Exploit probability

1.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-665

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Apple Icloud < 12.3
• Apple Itunes < 12.11.3
• Apple Ipados < 14.5
• Apple Iphone Os < 14.5
• Apple Mac Os X 10.14
• Apple Mac Os X 10.14.0
• Apple Mac Os X 10.14.1
• Apple Mac Os X 10.14.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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