CVE-2020-9769

Name: CVE-2020-9769
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-01T18:15:17.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9769 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple issues were addressed by updating to version 8.1.1850. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.4. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple issues were addressed by updating to version 8.1.1850. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.4. Multiple issues in Vim.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.4

References

https://support.apple.com/HT211100Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211100Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9769?

Multiple issues were addressed by updating to version 8.1.1850. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.4. Multiple issues in Vim.

How severe is CVE-2020-9769?

CVE-2020-9769 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9769?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-9769?

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Source: NVD / NIST