Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU52627

#VU52627 Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2021-1740

Published: April 27, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52627

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1740

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of directory paths. A local user can modify protected parts of the filesystem.

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