CVE-2020-9920

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation

published October 22, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A tricky path handling issue could have a malicious mail server overwriting your precious mail files! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a mailroom where a sneaky intern decides to refile important documents in a completely different drawer โ€” if no one checks the labels, chaos ensues! ๐Ÿ“ฆ An attacker could potentially manipulate your mail files, leading to data loss or unauthorized access. Imagine opening a crucial email and finding it replaced with something entirely different โ€” not ideal!

Put simply

Think of it like a mailroom where a sneaky intern decides to refile important documents in a completely different drawer โ€” if no one checks the labels, chaos ensues! ๐Ÿ“ฆ This vulnerability arises from improper validation in path handling, allowing a malicious mail server to overwrite arbitrary mail files on the device.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate your mail files, leading to data loss or unauthorized access. Imagine opening a crucial email and finding it replaced with something entirely different โ€” not ideal! Update your devices to iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, or watchOS 6.2.8 to patch this issue. Regularly check for updates to ensure you're protected against any sneaky vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay updated and keep your device safe from unwanted surprises. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01859 ยท 79.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-22T18:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 18:04Z
    A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation
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