CVE-2021-30680 Security feature bypass in macOS
A local user can bypass security restrictions to load unsigned kernel extensions, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-30680?
CVE-2021-30680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 8 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, 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 11.4. A local user may be able to load unsigned kernel extensions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30680?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30680?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30680 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-30680 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30680 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cj86-fx72-rxqx.