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CVE-2021-31004: Race Condition

First published: Wed Jul 21 2021(Updated: )

A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, macOS Big Sur 11.5. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Credit: Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive Security cve@mitre.org Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive Security

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.5
11.5
Apple macOS Monterey<12.0.1
12.0.1
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.5
Apple macOS=12.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-31004?

    CVE-2021-31004 is a vulnerability that involves a race condition which was addressed with improved locking.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-31004?

    CVE-2021-31004 affects macOS Big Sur up to version 11.5 and macOS Monterey up to version 12.0.1.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-31004?

    To fix CVE-2021-31004, update your macOS Big Sur to version 11.5 or update your macOS Monterey to version 12.0.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-31004?

    The severity of CVE-2021-31004 is not specified in the provided information.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31004?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-31004 on the Apple support pages: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602) and [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869).

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