CVE-2021-1824
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2021-1824 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina. A malicious application with root privileges may be able to access private information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, <= 10.15.5 |
| 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/HT212325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1824?
This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina. A malicious application with root privileges may be able to access private information.
How severe is CVE-2021-1824?
CVE-2021-1824 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1824?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-1824?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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