CVE-2021-1871
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 9.8 Critical
- Published
- Apr 2, 2021
- Updated
- Oct 21, 2025
- Reserved
- Dec 8, 2020
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 9.8 Critical | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CISA-ADP |
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
iOS and iPadOSApple |
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macOSApple |
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References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146
- FEDORA-2021-864dc37032vendor-advisory
- DSA-4923vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-1871government-resource
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