FKIE_CVE-2021-30827
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2021-10-19 14:15 - Updated: 2026-06-17 03:50
Severity
Summary
A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
References
| URL | Tags | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| product-security@apple.com | https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804 | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory | |
| product-security@apple.com | https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805 | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory | |
| af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804 | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory | |
| af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805 | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
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"lastModified": "2026-06-17T03:50:57.723",
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