CVE-2021-30784 Code injection in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code on the Apple T2 Security Chip in macOS Big Sur.

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-2021-30784?

CVE-2021-30784 is a high-severity code injection 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

Multiple issues were addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.5. A local attacker may be able to execute code on the Apple T2 Security Chip.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30784?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30784?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30784 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2021-30784 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30784 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w98f-cwfv-c3w3.

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