Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14.0, < 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212603Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-30772?
CVE-2021-30772 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-30772?
CVE-2021-30772 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-2021-30772?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.