CVE-2021-30861
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.22%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
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 | Safari | < 15.0.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.0.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30861?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
How severe is CVE-2021-30861?
CVE-2021-30861 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30861?
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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