CVE-2021-30844
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.74%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30844 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, <= 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.6.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212871Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212872Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805Release Notes, Vendor 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-2021-30844?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.
How severe is CVE-2021-30844?
CVE-2021-30844 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30844?
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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