CVE-2020-9963
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.99%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9963 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of icon caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of icon caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A malicious app may be able to determine the existence of files on the computer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 11.0.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9963?
The issue was addressed with improved handling of icon caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A malicious app may be able to determine the existence of files on the computer.
How severe is CVE-2020-9963?
CVE-2020-9963 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9963?
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-2020-9963?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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