CVE-2020-29623
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2020-29623 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. "Clear History and Website Data" did not clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
"Clear History and Website Data" did not clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3. A user may be unable to fully delete browsing history.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14, < 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.1.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk | < 2.30.6 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-03Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212003Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212005Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-03Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212003Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212005Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-29623?
"Clear History and Website Data" did not clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3. A user may be unable to fully delete browsing history.
How severe is CVE-2020-29623?
CVE-2020-29623 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29623?
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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