CVE-2021-37850: Denial of service in ESET for Mac products
First published: Mon Nov 08 2021(Updated: )
ESET was made aware of a vulnerability in its consumer and business products for macOS that enables a user logged on to the system to stop the ESET daemon, effectively disabling the protection of the ESET security product until a system reboot.
Credit: security@eset.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ESET Cyber Security for Mac | <=6.10.700 | |
| ESET Cyber Security for Mac | <=6.10.700 | |
| ESET Endpoint Antivirus | <=6.10.910.0 | |
| ESET Endpoint Security | <=6.10.910.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37850?
CVE-2021-37850 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37850?
To fix CVE-2021-37850, update to the latest version of the affected ESET software.
What ESET products are affected by CVE-2021-37850?
CVE-2021-37850 affects ESET Cyber Security, ESET Cyber Security Pro, ESET Endpoint Antivirus, and ESET Endpoint Security, all for macOS.
Can CVE-2021-37850 be exploited locally?
Yes, CVE-2021-37850 can be exploited by a local user logged onto the system.
What happens if CVE-2021-37850 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-37850 allows an unauthorized user to stop the ESET daemon, disabling the protection of the security product.
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