CVE-2021-1782: Apple Multiple Products Race Condition Vulnerability
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
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Apple iOS, iPadOs, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS contain a race condition vulnerability that may allow a malicious application to elevate privileges.
— CISA
Kernel. A race condition was addressed with improved locking.
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Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2021-1761
- CVE-2021-1797
- CVE-2021-1760
- CVE-2021-1747
- CVE-2021-1776
- CVE-2021-1759
- CVE-2021-1772
- CVE-2021-1792
- CVE-2021-1786
- CVE-2021-1787
- CVE-2021-1791
- CVE-2021-1758
- CVE-2021-1818
- CVE-2021-1766
- CVE-2021-1785
- CVE-2021-1744
- CVE-2021-1742
- CVE-2021-1746
- CVE-2021-1754
- CVE-2021-1774
- CVE-2021-1777
- CVE-2021-1793
- CVE-2021-1773
- CVE-2021-1741
- CVE-2021-1743
- CVE-2021-1778
- CVE-2021-1783
- CVE-2021-1757
- CVE-2021-1748
- CVE-2021-1764
- CVE-2021-1750
- CVE-2021-1782
- CVE-2021-1769
- CVE-2021-1788
- CVE-2021-1789
- CVE-2021-1801
- CVE-2021-1799
- CVE-2020-27945
- CVE-2020-27937
- CVE-2021-1802
- CVE-2021-1790
- CVE-2021-1775
- CVE-2020-29608
- CVE-2021-1736
- CVE-2021-1737
- CVE-2021-1738
- CVE-2021-1779
- CVE-2020-27904
- CVE-2020-29633
- CVE-2021-1781
- CVE-2021-1771
- CVE-2021-1762
- CVE-2020-29614
- CVE-2021-1763
- CVE-2021-1767
- CVE-2021-1745
- CVE-2021-1753
- CVE-2021-1768
- CVE-2021-1751
- CVE-2020-25709
- CVE-2020-27938
- CVE-2019-20838
- CVE-2020-14155
- CVE-2020-15358
- CVE-2021-1765
- CVE-2021-1871
- CVE-2021-1870
- CVE-2021-30869
- CVE-2021-1794
- CVE-2021-1795
- CVE-2021-1796
- CVE-2021-1780
- CVE-2021-1838
- CVE-2021-1756
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1782?
CVE-2021-1782 is a race condition vulnerability in multiple Apple products that allows a malicious application to elevate privileges.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2021-1782?
CVE-2021-1782 affects macOS Big Sur, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4, and iPadOS 14.4.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1782?
CVE-2021-1782 has a severity rating of high, with a severity value of 7.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1782?
To fix CVE-2021-1782, update your affected Apple products to the specified versions: macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4, and iPadOS 14.4.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1782?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-1782 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146).