Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2021-31009

 

Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2021-31009

Published: July 21, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU65680
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31009
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

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

Multiple security issues exist in the Model I/O subsystem, related to HDF5 support. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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