CVE-2020-29622

Name: CVE-2020-29622
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-19T14:15:08.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29622 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina. Mounting a maliciously crafted NFS network share may lead to arbitrary code execution with system privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.15, <= 10.15.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29622?

How severe is CVE-2020-29622?

CVE-2020-29622 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29622?

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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Source: NVD / NIST