Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2021-31009
Published: July 21, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU65680
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31009
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2021-31009
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 12.1 21C52
Apple iOS - update to 15.2 19C56
iPadOS - update to 15.2 19C56
Apple iOS - update to 15.2 19C56
iPadOS - update to 15.2 19C56