Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.2, tvOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | watchOS | >= unspecified, < 8.3 |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | >= unspecified, < 15.2 |
| Apple | macOS | >= unspecified, < 12.1 |
| Apple | macOS | >= unspecified, < 11.6 |
| Apple | macOS | >= unspecified, < 15.2 |
| Apple | macOS | >= unspecified, < 2021 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212975
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212979
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212980
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212981
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212975
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212979
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212980
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212981
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 24, 2021
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified