CVE-2021-1841
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.25%
Last modified
CVE-2021-1841 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 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-2021-1841?
A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
How severe is CVE-2021-1841?
CVE-2021-1841 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1841?
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-2021-1841?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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