How severe is CVE-2021-1875?

CVE-2021-1875 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-1875 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1875?

CVE-2021-1875 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 46 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1875?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-1875 published?

CVE-2021-1875 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1875

CVE-2021-1875 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2021-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to heap corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1875?: A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2021-1875?: CVE-2021-1875 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-1875 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1875?: CVE-2021-1875 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 46 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1875?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-1875 published?: CVE-2021-1875 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (46)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.4:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2019-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2020-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2021-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.14.6:security_update_2021-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.6:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:*

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