CVE-2021-1797
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2021-1797 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. 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 local user may be able to read arbitrary files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipad Os | < 14.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 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 | >= 11.0.1, < 11.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.3 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/51Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212148Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212149Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212326Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212327Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/51Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212148Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212149Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212326Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212327Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1797?
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. 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 local user may be able to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2021-1797?
CVE-2021-1797 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1797?
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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