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CVE-2021-1779

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.18%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-04-02 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2021-1779
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
1.18%

Original NVD Description

A logic error in kext loading was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

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