CVE-2021-30659: Medium severity apple macos vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, macOS Big Sur 11.3. A malicious application may be able to leak sensitive user information.

Other sources

CoreFoundation. A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.

TCC. A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.

Credit

Thijs Alkemade(Computest), Thijs Alkemade(Computest), Thijs Alkemade(Computest)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3
11.3
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 macOS>=11.0<11.3
Apple WatchOS<7.4

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30659?

CVE-2021-30659 is a vulnerability related to TCC, a validation issue was addressed with improved logic.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2021-30659?

CVE-2021-30659 affects Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple watchOS, and Apple macOS Big Sur.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30659?

The severity of CVE-2021-30659 is not specified.

4

How do I fix CVE-2021-30659 on my Apple device?

To fix CVE-2021-30659, update your Apple device to the recommended versions specified in the Apple security advisory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30659?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30659 on the Apple support website.

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