CVE-2021-30756
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30756 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A local attacker may be able to view Now Playing information from the lock screen. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A local attacker may be able to view Now Playing information from the lock screen. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A privacy issue in Now Playing was addressed with improved permissions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30756?
A local attacker may be able to view Now Playing information from the lock screen. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A privacy issue in Now Playing was addressed with improved permissions.
How severe is CVE-2021-30756?
CVE-2021-30756 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30756?
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-2021-30756?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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