CVE-2021-1779

Name: CVE-2021-1779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-02T18:15:21.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1779 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic error in kext loading was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic error in kext loading was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.14, < 10.14.6
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.15, < 10.15.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.14.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1779?

How severe is CVE-2021-1779?

CVE-2021-1779 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1779?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST