CVE-2021-30727
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.93%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30727 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. EPSS estimates a 0.93% 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, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0.1, < 11.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212532Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212532Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30727?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2021-30727?
CVE-2021-30727 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30727?
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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