CVE-2021-1853

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

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.

Credit

Gary Nield(ECSC Group plc), Tim Michaud@@TimGMichaud(Zoom Video Communications)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3
11.3
macOS>=11.0<11.3

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-1853.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'APFS. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.'

3

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is macOS Big Sur version 11.3.

4

How can I fix this vulnerability?

You can fix this vulnerability by updating your macOS Big Sur to version 11.3 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability in the Apple support article: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325).

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