Vulnerability identifier: #VU50230
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests within the Swift component in macOS. A local user with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 11.0 20A2411 - 11.1 20C69
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.