CVE-2020-9969
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9969 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A local user may be able to view senstive user information.
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 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9969?
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A local user may be able to view senstive user information.
How severe is CVE-2020-9969?
CVE-2020-9969 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9969?
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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