CVE-2020-9856
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.39%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9856 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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/HT211170Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9856?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-9856?
CVE-2020-9856 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9856?
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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