#VU53443 Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2021-30678
Published: May 24, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53443
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30678
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within the AMD subsystem. A remote attacker can crash the system or execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.