CVE-2021-1779

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 2, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2021-1779: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix