CVE-2020-9864

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions

published October 16, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A logic flaw could let an application take control like a sneaky chef swapping ingredients without anyone noticing! Think of a restaurant where a chef serves whatever dish they want, bypassing the menu checks entirely. This means they could whip up something unexpected and potentially dangerous without approval! An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially allowing them to gain full control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or the ability to manipulate critical functions – definitely not a recipe for success!

Put simply

Think of a restaurant where a chef serves whatever dish they want, bypassing the menu checks entirely. This means they could whip up something unexpected and potentially dangerous without approval! This vulnerability stems from a logic issue that was not adequately restricted, allowing applications to execute arbitrary code at the kernel level in macOS. It’s a serious flaw that could compromise the integrity of the operating system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially allowing them to gain full control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or the ability to manipulate critical functions – definitely not a recipe for success! To mitigate this risk, ensure you update to macOS Catalina 10.15.6 or later to apply the crucial fix. Regularly check for OS updates and maintain good security practices to minimize exposure. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated! 🔥

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02425 · 84.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-16T16:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 OCT 16:33Z
    A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions
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