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CVE-2021-30657: Apple macOS Unspecified Vulnerability

First published: Mon Apr 26 2021(Updated: )

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..

Credit: Cedric Owens @cedowens product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.3
11.3
macOS Catalina
Apple iOS and macOS
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<=10.15.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.6-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS>=11.0<11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Apple macOS vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-30657.

  • What is the title of this vulnerability?

    The title of this vulnerability is 'Apple macOS Unspecified Vulnerability'.

  • What is the description of this vulnerability?

    Apple macOS contains an unspecified logic issue in System Preferences that may allow a malicious application to bypass Gatekeeper checks.

  • Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

    The affected software versions are Apple Catalina, Apple macOS, and Apple macOS Big Sur version 11.3.

  • Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this vulnerability in the references provided by Apple: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326) and [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325).

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