CVE-2021-1853

HIGH

macOS 11.0-11.2 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0028
EPSS Percentile 20.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (1)
apple/macos 11.0 - 11.3
Published Sep 08, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026