CVE-2021-30972

MEDIUM

macOS 10.15-10.15.6 and 11.0-11.6.2 - Incorrect Authorization

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-001 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. A malicious application may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212978
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213056

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0032
EPSS Percentile 23.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (5)
apple/mac_os_x 10.15.7 (11 CPE variants)
apple/mac_os_x 10.15 - 10.15.7
apple/macos 12.0.0
apple/macos 12.0.1
apple/macos 11.0 - 11.6.3
Published Aug 24, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026