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CVE-2020-4008

LOWCVSS 3.6/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2020-4008 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The installer of the macOS Sensor for VMware Carbon Black Cloud (prior to 3.5.1) handles certain files in an insecure way. A malicious actor who has local access to the endpoint on which a macOS sensor is going to be installed, may overwrite a limited number of files with output from the sensor installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installer of the macOS Sensor for VMware Carbon Black Cloud (prior to 3.5.1) handles certain files in an insecure way. A malicious actor who has local access to the endpoint on which a macOS sensor is going to be installed, may overwrite a limited number of files with output from the sensor installation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
3.6/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.20%

10.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareCarbon Black Cloud< 3.5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4008?
The installer of the macOS Sensor for VMware Carbon Black Cloud (prior to 3.5.1) handles certain files in an insecure way. A malicious actor who has local access to the endpoint on which a macOS sensor is going to be installed, may overwrite a limited number of files with output from the sensor installation.
How severe is CVE-2020-4008?
CVE-2020-4008 has a CVSS score of 3.6/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4008?
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