CVE-2021-1779

HIGH | Platform: macOS | Changelog

CVE Details

Description

A logic error in kext loading was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

CVSS 3.1 Score

Metric	Value
Base Score	7.8 (HIGH)
Vector	`CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`

References

Apple Security Advisory
NVD Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)