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Advisory Published
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CVE-2021-30990

First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Credit: Ron Masas BreakPointRon Masas BreakPoint cve@mitre.org Ron Masas BreakPoint

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.6.2
11.6.2
macOS Catalina
macOS<12.1
12.1
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
macOS>=11.0<11.6.2
macOS>=12.0<12.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-30990?

    CVE-2021-30990 is a vulnerability in LaunchServices related to a logic issue that has been fixed with improved validation.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-30990?

    CVE-2021-30990 affects users of Apple Catalina, macOS Monterey up to version 12.1, and macOS Big Sur up to version 11.6.2.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-30990?

    The severity of CVE-2021-30990 has not been specified.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-30990?

    To fix CVE-2021-30990, Apple has released updates for the affected software versions. Make sure to install the latest updates from Apple.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30990?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-30990 on the Apple support page. Refer to the provided references for detailed information.

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