Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU65678

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2021-31000

Published: July 21, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65678

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-2021-31000

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper permissions management in Game Center. A local application can read sensitive contact information.

macOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
tvOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 12.1 21C52
watchOS - update to 8.3 19S55
Apple iOS - update to 15.2 19C56
iPadOS - update to 15.2 19C56
tvOS - update to 15.2 19K53