CVE-2021-30859 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-30859 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-2021-30859 Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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    Integrity Impact (I)*
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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID:
CWE Name: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Source: Apple

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).