CVE-2021-30658 Security feature bypass in macOS
A malicious application can bypass Gatekeeper security checks on macOS due to improper handling of file metadata.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-30658?
CVE-2021-30658 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 8 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of file metadata. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Weakness: CWE-494
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30658?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30658?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30658 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-30658 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30658 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6vc-6hx9-wx4j.