CVE-2021-30850
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30850 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6, tvOS 15. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6, tvOS 15. A user may gain access to protected parts of the file system.
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, < 11.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/63Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party 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/en-us/HT212815Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/63Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party 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/en-us/HT212815Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30850?
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6, tvOS 15. A user may gain access to protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2021-30850?
CVE-2021-30850 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30850?
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-2021-30850?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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