high
7.8
CWE
269
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-1839

First published: Mon Apr 26 2021(Updated: )

The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Credit: Tim Michaud @TimGMichaud Zoom Video CommunicationsGary Nield ECSC Group plcTim Michaud @TimGMichaud Zoom Video CommunicationsGary Nield ECSC Group plc product-security@apple.com Tim Michaud @TimGMichaud Zoom Video CommunicationsGary Nield ECSC Group plc

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mojave
Apple Catalina
Apple macOS<11.3
11.3
macOS Yosemite=10.14
macOS Yosemite=10.14.0
macOS Yosemite=10.14.1
macOS Yosemite=10.14.2
macOS Yosemite=10.14.3
macOS Yosemite=10.14.4
macOS Yosemite=10.14.4-beta4
macOS Yosemite=10.14.5
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-001
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-002
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-004
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-005
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-007
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-004
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-005
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-006
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-007
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2021-001
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2021-002
macOS Yosemite=10.15
macOS Yosemite=10.15.1
macOS Yosemite=10.15.2
macOS Yosemite=10.15.3
macOS Yosemite=10.15.4
macOS Yosemite=10.15.5
macOS Yosemite=10.15.6
macOS Yosemite=10.15.6
macOS Yosemite=10.15.6-supplemental_update
macOS Yosemite=10.15.7
macOS Yosemite=10.15.7
macOS Yosemite=10.15.7-security_update_2020
macOS Yosemite=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
macOS Yosemite=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
macOS Yosemite=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
macOS Yosemite=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-1839.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1839?

    CVE-2021-1839 affects Apple Catalina, Apple Mojave, and Apple macOS Big Sur up to and exclusive of version 11.3.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-1839?

    The severity of CVE-2021-1839 has not been mentioned in the provided information.

  • How was CVE-2021-1839 addressed?

    CVE-2021-1839 was addressed with improved permissions logic.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1839?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-1839 on the Apple support page: [link to Apple support page]

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