CVE-2021-30793 Privilege escalation in Security Update - Catalina
An application can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a logic issue in state management, requiring an OS update.
- 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-2021-30793?
CVE-2021-30793 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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 11.5, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30793?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30793?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30793 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-30793 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30793 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjwv-q93r-4mwm.