What is CVE-2021-30873?

CVE-2021-30873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-08-24.

How severe is CVE-2021-30873?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2021-30873

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

EPSS: 0.008 (52.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified
Apple Mac_os_x — versions 10.15.7

References

product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-30873?: CVE-2021-30873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-08-24.
How severe is CVE-2021-30873?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.