CVE-2021-30702 Auth bypass in macOS
An attacker with physical access can bypass the Login Window due to a logic issue in state management, requiring OS updates.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-30702?
CVE-2021-30702 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, Security Update 2021-004 Mojave. A person with physical access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30702?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30702?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2021-30702 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30702 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq7x-7h3g-gmhc.