CVE-2021-30946
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30946 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. A malicious application may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
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 | Ipados | < 15.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30946?
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. A malicious application may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2021-30946?
CVE-2021-30946 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30946?
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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