CVE-2021-1791
Last modified
CVE-2021-1791 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A malicious application may be able to disclose kernel memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.4 |
| 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 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212148Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212149Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212148Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212149Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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