CVE-2021-1779 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-1779 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 02/04/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: apple | Vendor: Apple | Product: macOS
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-1779 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 Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges
Source: Apple

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).