Vulnerability identifier: #VU53442

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30713

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 Privacy preferences.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the TCC subsystem. A malicious application can  bypass Privacy preferences and gain full disk access, perform screen recording or gain other permissions without requiring user's explicit consent.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild by XCSSET malware.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 11.0 20A2411 - 11.3.1 20E241

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529
http://www.jamf.com/blog/zero-day-tcc-bypass-discovered-in-xcsset-malware/

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Q & A

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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.