Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2021-30767

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58881

CSH Severity: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30767

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in the TCC feature. A local user can modify protected parts of the file system.

macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 12.1 21C52, 10.15.7 19H1615, 11.6.2 20G314
watchOS - update to 8.3 19S55
iPadOS - update to 15.2 19C56
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 15.2 19C56, 15.2 19C57

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978

• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Monterey
• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Big Sur
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Catalina
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS