CVE-2020-9997
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious application may disclose restricted memory.
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 | Mac Os X | < 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.2.8 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9997?
An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious application may disclose restricted memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-9997?
CVE-2020-9997 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9997?
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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