Apple macOS up to 11.2.3 System Preferences state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple macOS up to 11.2.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component System Preferences. Executing a manipulation can lead to state issue. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-30657. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple macOS up to 11.2.3 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component System Preferences. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-371. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

The weakness was released 04/26/2021 as HT212325 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-30657. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The advisory points out:

A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 11/03/2021 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 11/17/2021:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Upgrading to version 11.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (623). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Attacked

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 11.3

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04/13/2021 🔍
04/26/2021 +13 days 🔍
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04/27/2021 +1 days 🔍
01/30/2025 +1374 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212325
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30657 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30657
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-174016
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 04/27/2021 09:12
Updated: 01/30/2025 02:34
Changes: 04/27/2021 09:12 (9), 04/27/2021 09:13 (9), 04/27/2021 09:16 (28), 04/27/2021 09:59 (7), 05/01/2021 07:53 (1), 04/21/2024 14:44 (28), 06/29/2024 05:33 (2), 09/14/2024 00:06 (1), 01/30/2025 02:34 (29)
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