Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU55216

Race condition in macOS - CVE-2021-30798

Published: July 22, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55216

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30798

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition. A local user can bypass certain Privacy preferences.

macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 11.5 20G71
watchOS - update to 7.6 18U63
iPadOS - addressed in versions 14.7 18G69, 14.7 18G70
Apple iOS - update to 14.7 18G69