CVE-2021-30833
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 42.67%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30833 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 Monterey 12.0.1. EPSS estimates a 42.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. Unpacking a maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to write arbitrary files.
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 | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.0.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.6, < 11.6.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212871Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212872Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212871Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212872Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30833?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. Unpacking a maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to write arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2021-30833?
CVE-2021-30833 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 42.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30833?
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-2021-30833?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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