CVE-2021-30873
Published Aug 24, 2021
·Updated
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.
Credit
Thijs Alkemade(Computest Research Division), Thijs Alkemade(Computest)
Affected Software
14 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Catalina
Apple macOS Monterey<12.0.1
12.0.1
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-security_update_2021-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS<12.0.1
Event History
Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-30873?
CVE-2021-30873 is a logic issue in AppKit that has been addressed with improved state management.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2021-30873?
Users of Apple Catalina and Apple macOS Monterey versions up to and including 12.0.1 are affected by CVE-2021-30873.
3
How can I protect myself from CVE-2021-30873?
To protect yourself from CVE-2021-30873, update your operating system to the latest version available.
4
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30873?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-30873 in the references provided by Apple: [link1] and [link2].