CVE-2021-30986: Medium severity macos vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

A device configuration issue was addressed with an updated configuration. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1. A device may be passively tracked by its Bluetooth MAC address.

Other sources

Bluetooth. A device configuration issue was addressed with an updated configuration.

Credit

Min (Spark) Zheng, Xiaolong Bai(Alibaba Inc)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
macOS<12.1
12.1
macOS>=12.0<12.1

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30986?

CVE-2021-30986 is a vulnerability related to a device configuration issue in Bluetooth that has been addressed with an updated configuration.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30986?

The vulnerability affects macOS Monterey versions up to and including 12.1.

3

How can I fix CVE-2021-30986?

To fix CVE-2021-30986, update your macOS Monterey to version 12.1 or higher.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30986?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30986 on the Apple support website at the following link: [Apple Support - CVE-2021-30986](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978).

5

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30986?

The severity of CVE-2021-30986 has not been provided.

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