CVE-2020-9941
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.54%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9941 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave. A remote attacker may be able to unexpectedly alter application state.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.13, < 10.13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14, < 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Macos | 11.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211849Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211849Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211931Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9941?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave. A remote attacker may be able to unexpectedly alter application state.
How severe is CVE-2020-9941?
CVE-2020-9941 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9941?
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-2020-9941?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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