CVE-2020-9832
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9832 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9832?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
How severe is CVE-2020-9832?
CVE-2020-9832 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9832?
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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