CVE-2021-30681

Published Sep 8, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-004 Mojave, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-17598 A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-004 Mojave, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 10:40 PM
Reserved
Apr 13, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 8, 2021, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:50 AM