#VU52656 Resource management error in macOS - CVE-2021-1872

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#VU52656 Resource management error in macOS - CVE-2021-1872

Published: April 27, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52656
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1872
CWE-ID: CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources within FaceTime when muting a CallKit call, which results in muting not being enabled while ringing. A remote attacker can eavesdrop on conversation.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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