CVE-2021-30908

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified

CVE-2021-30908 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. A local attacker may be able to view the previous logged-in user’s desktop from the fast user switching screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.28%

19.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos>= 11.0, < 11.6.1
AppleMacos12.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30908?
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. A local attacker may be able to view the previous logged-in user’s desktop from the fast user switching screen.
How severe is CVE-2021-30908?
CVE-2021-30908 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30908?
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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Source: NVD / NIST