CVE-2020-10016
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.31%
Last modified
CVE-2020-10016 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.2 | — |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.2 | — |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14.0, < 10.14.6 | — |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 | — |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 | Security Update 2019-001 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 | Security Update 2020 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.1 | — |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.2 | — |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.1 | — |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211928Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211930Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211928Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211930Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10016?
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-10016?
CVE-2020-10016 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10016?
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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