CVE-2021-30892

Description

An inherited permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.92% Top 20%
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212871
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212872

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30892?
CVE-2021-30892 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-30892?
To fix CVE-2021-30892, 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-2021-30892 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-30892 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-2021-30892?
CVE-2021-30892 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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