CVE-2021-1832: Medium severity apple macos vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

Copied files may not have the expected file permissions. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic.

Other sources

Kernel. Copied files may not have the expected file permissions.

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic.

Credit

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Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3
11.3
Apple tvOS<14.5
14.5
Apple Catalina
Apple WatchOS<7.4
7.4
Apple iOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iPadOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iPadOS<14.5
Apple iPhone OS<14.5
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.3
Apple tvOS<14.5
Apple WatchOS<7.4

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1832?

CVE-2021-1832 is a vulnerability in the Kernel where copied files may not have the expected file permissions.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-1832?

CVE-2021-1832 affects Apple iOS 14.5, Apple iPadOS 14.5, Apple watchOS 7.4, Apple macOS Big Sur 11.3, Apple Catalina, and Apple tvOS 14.5.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1832?

The severity of CVE-2021-1832 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-1832?

To fix CVE-2021-1832, update your affected software to the specified versions provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1832?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-1832 on the Apple support website.

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