CVE-2020-9804
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9804 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. Inserting a USB device that sends invalid messages may cause a kernel panic.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9804?
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. Inserting a USB device that sends invalid messages may cause a kernel panic.
How severe is CVE-2020-9804?
CVE-2020-9804 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9804?
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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