CVE-2021-30946 (GCVE-0-2021-30946)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-08-24 18:50 – Updated: 2024-08-03 22:48
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. A malicious application may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CWE
- A malicious application may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212975 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212979 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213056 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
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