CVE-2020-29629
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2020-29629 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A malicious application may be able to read restricted memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 11.0.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-29629?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A malicious application may be able to read restricted memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-29629?
CVE-2020-29629 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29629?
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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