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macOS CVE-2021-1755

LOW
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2021-04-02 product-security@apple.com
2.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY
2.4 LOW
AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Apr 02, 2021 - 18:15 nvd
LOW 2.4

DescriptionNVD

A lock screen issue allowed access to contacts on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

AnalysisAI

A lock screen issue allowed access to contacts on a locked device. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. A lock screen issue allowed access to contacts on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access contacts from the lock screen. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.

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