CVE-2021-30793 Privilege escalation in Security Update - Catalina

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hjwv-q93r-4mwm.

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