CVE-2021-30716
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30716 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, Security Update 2021-004 Mojave. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, Security Update 2021-004 Mojave. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to perform denial of service.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14, <= 10.14.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, <= 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212531Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212531Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30716?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, Security Update 2021-004 Mojave. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to perform denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-30716?
CVE-2021-30716 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30716?
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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