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CVE-2021-1873

First published: Mon Apr 26 2021(Updated: )

An API issue in Accessibility TCC permissions was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to unexpectedly leak a user's credentials from secure text fields.

Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3
11.3
Apple Mojave
Apple Catalina
Apple Mac OS X>=10.14<=10.14.5
Apple Mac OS X>=10.15<=10.15.5
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-002
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-004
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-005
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-007
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-004
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-005
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-006
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-007
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2021-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2021-002
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-supplemental_update
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-supplemental_update_2
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.6
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.6-supplemental_update
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-1873.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes Apple Catalina, Apple Mojave, and Apple macOS Big Sur 11.3 (up to, but not including, version 11.4).

  • What was the issue with Accessibility TCC permissions in WindowServer?

    There was an API issue in Accessibility TCC permissions that allowed unauthorized access.

  • How was the issue addressed?

    The issue was addressed with improved state management in WindowServer.

  • Where can I find more information and support?

    You can find more information and support on the official Apple support page.

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