CVE-2021-30933
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30933 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6 |
| Apple | Macos | 12.0.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30933?
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-30933?
CVE-2021-30933 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30933?
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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