CVE-2020-9898

This issue was addressed with improved entitlements

published October 22, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sandboxed process might just play a little too loose with the rules! 😅 This vulnerability could allow it to bypass restrictions like a determined kid sneaking into the adult section of the library! Think of it like a security system at a theme park that’s meant to keep kids in the kiddie section. But what if a crafty kid figured out they could slip past the barriers undetected? They might find themselves on the roller coaster instead! In this scenario, an attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or resources, leading to a breach of security. While there’s no known exploitation yet, the risk of a sandboxed process breaking out is something to be vigilant about!

Put simply

Think of it like a security system at a theme park that’s meant to keep kids in the kiddie section. But what if a crafty kid figured out they could slip past the barriers undetected? They might find themselves on the roller coaster instead! CVE-2020-9898 involves a sandbox vulnerability where a process could circumvent its restrictions, effectively breaking the intended security model. This flaw was patched in recent updates, ensuring better entitlements for sandboxed apps.

What to do

In this scenario, an attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or resources, leading to a breach of security. While there’s no known exploitation yet, the risk of a sandboxed process breaking out is something to be vigilant about! To secure your devices, make sure to update to iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, or macOS Catalina 10.15.6 at the earliest opportunity. Regularly check for updates to keep your systems fortified against vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01342 · 71.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-22T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 18:00Z
    This issue was addressed with improved entitlements
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