CVE-2021-30731
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30731 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. An unprivileged application may be able to capture USB devices.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, <= 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0.1, < 11.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212600Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30731?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. An unprivileged application may be able to capture USB devices.
How severe is CVE-2021-30731?
CVE-2021-30731 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30731?
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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