CVE-2021-30913
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.59%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30913 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. An unprivileged application may be able to edit NVRAM variables.
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 | >= 11.0, < 11.6.1 |
| Apple | Macos | 12.0 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30913?
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. An unprivileged application may be able to edit NVRAM variables.
How severe is CVE-2021-30913?
CVE-2021-30913 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30913?
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-2021-30913?
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