CVE-2021-30855 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-30855 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 24/08/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: apple | Vendor: Apple | Product: macOS
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-30855 Description

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Big Sur 11.6. An application may be able to access restricted files.

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 access restricted files
Source: Apple

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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