CVE-2021-31004
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2021-31004 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.5. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.5. An application may be able to gain elevated 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, < 11.5 |
| Apple | Macos | 12.0.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31004?
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.5. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-31004?
CVE-2021-31004 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31004?
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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