CVE-2021-1859 Security feature bypass in macOS
An attacker could access locked Notes content due to a logic issue in state management, compromising user privacy on macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-1859?
CVE-2021-1859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 8 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3. Locked Notes content may have been unexpectedly unlocked.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1859?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1859?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1859 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-1859 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1859 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w647-5772-8rc2.