CVE-2020-9817
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.06%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9817 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.13, < 10.13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14, < 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 |
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-2020-9817?
A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-9817?
CVE-2020-9817 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9817?
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-2020-9817?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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