Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU53445

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in macOS - CVE-2021-30688

Published: May 24, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53445

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30688

CWE-ID: CWE-552

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper file path validation within the App Store component. A malicious application can break out of its sandbox.

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