Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1839?
CVE-2021-1839 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A local attacker may be able to ...
How severe is CVE-2021-1839?
CVE-2021-1839 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1839?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.