CVE-2020-9810
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9810 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 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 0.34% 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. A person with physical access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15.4, < 10.15.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211170Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211170Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9810?
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A person with physical access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window.
How severe is CVE-2020-9810?
CVE-2020-9810 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9810?
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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