Vulnerability Description
An API issue in Accessibility TCC permissions was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to unexpectedly leak a user's credentials from secure text fields.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14, <= 10.14.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.3 |
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-2021-1873?
CVE-2021-1873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An API issue in Accessibility TCC permissions was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojav...
How severe is CVE-2021-1873?
CVE-2021-1873 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.