CVE-2021-30793

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.5, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.61% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple Security Update - Catalina

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212600	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212603	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30793?: CVE-2021-30793 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-30793?: To fix CVE-2021-30793, 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-2021-30793 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-30793 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-30793?: CVE-2021-30793 affects Apple Security Update - Catalina, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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