CVE-2020-9898
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.33%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9898 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.13.6, < 10.15.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9898?
This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2020-9898?
CVE-2020-9898 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9898?
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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