CVE-2020-10005
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.29%
Last modified
CVE-2020-10005 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to perform denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 11.0.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1246Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1246Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10005?
A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to perform denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-10005?
CVE-2020-10005 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10005?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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