Apple on Tuesday released iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, which contain security fixes for devices still running the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 operating systems.
The 14.8.1 update is available as an over-the-air update on eligible devices, in the Settings app. To access the new software, go to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Software Update.”
According to Apple’s security support document, the update addresses a number of vulnerabilities with Sidecar, WebKit, Voice Control, the Status Bar, and more.
iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1
Released October 26, 2021
Audio
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges
Description: An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation.
CVE-2021-30907: Zweig of Kunlun Lab
ColorSync
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue existed in the processing of ICC profiles. This issue was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2021-30917: Alexandru-Vlad Niculae and Mateusz Jurczyk of Google Project Zero
Continuity Camera
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2021-30903: an anonymous researcher
CoreGraphics
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted PDF may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2021-30919
GPU Drivers
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
CVE-2021-30900: Yinyi Wu (@3ndy1) of Ant Security Light-Year Lab
IOMobileFrameBuffer
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2021-30883: an anonymous researcher
Kernel
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2021-30909: Zweig of Kunlun Lab
Kernel
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2021-30916: Zweig of Kunlun Lab
Sidecar
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2021-30903: an anonymous researcher
Status Bar
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A user may be able to view restricted content from the Lock Screen
Description: A Lock Screen issue was addressed with improved state management.
CVE-2021-30918: videosdebarraquito
Voice Control
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
CVE-2021-30902: 08Tc3wBB of ZecOps Mobile EDR Team
WebKit
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A malicious website using Content Security Policy reports may be able to leak information via redirect behavior
Description: An information leakage issue was addressed.
CVE-2021-30888: Prakash (@1lastBr3ath)
Apple has made upgrading to iOS 15 optional, allowing users to keep their devices on iOS 14 if they so desire. Apple will continue to release security fixes for iOS 14, but will not introduce new features, which will be limited to iOS 15.