CVE-2021-30873

HIGH

macOS Monterey <12.0.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212871
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0078
EPSS Percentile 52.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (3)
apple/mac_os_x 10.15.7 (10 CPE variants)
apple/mac_os_x 10.15 - 10.15.7
apple/macos < 12.0.1
Published Aug 24, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026