CVE-2021-30671: Input Validation

Published May 24, 2021
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Updated

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina. A malicious application may be able to send unauthorized Apple events to Finder.

Other sources

TCC. A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.

Credit

Ryan Bell@@iRyanBell

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.4
11.4
Apple Catalina
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<=10.15.6
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-security_update_2021-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.4

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30671?

CVE-2021-30671 is a vulnerability in macOS Big Sur and Catalina that allows for a validation issue with improved logic.

2

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2021-30671?

macOS Big Sur 11.4 and earlier versions, as well as macOS Catalina, are affected by CVE-2021-30671.

3

How can I fix CVE-2021-30671?

To fix CVE-2021-30671, users should update their macOS to the latest version available.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30671?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30671 on the official Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530)

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