CVE-2021-1829

Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1829?
CVE-2021-1829 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1829?
To fix CVE-2021-1829, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-1829 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1829 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1829?
CVE-2021-1829 affects Apple macOS.
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