Vulnerability identifier: #VU58879

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30947

CWE-ID:

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability:

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within Sandbox implementation. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and access user's files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 12.0 21A344 - 12.0.1 21A559

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Fixed software versions

CPE

• cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:12.0.1:21A559:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?