CVE-2021-1782
CVSS v3
7
HIGH
EPSS Score
7.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2021-11-17
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-02
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-1782?
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
Is CVE-2021-1782 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2021-1782 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2021-11-17.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-1782?
CVE-2021-1782 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7 (HIGH severity).
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