CVE-2020-9869
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9869 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6. A remote attacker may cause an unexpected application termination.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9869?
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6. A remote attacker may cause an unexpected application termination.
How severe is CVE-2020-9869?
CVE-2020-9869 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9869?
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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