CVE-2021-1784
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.90%
Last modified
CVE-2021-1784 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue existed in DiskArbitration. This was addressed with additional ownership checks. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue existed in DiskArbitration. This was addressed with additional ownership checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14, <= 10.14.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, <= 10.15.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1784?
A permissions issue existed in DiskArbitration. This was addressed with additional ownership checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2021-1784?
CVE-2021-1784 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1784?
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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