CVE-2020-9804 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Q: What is CVE-2020-9804?

CVE-2020-9804 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. Inserting a USB device that sends invalid messages may cause a kernel panic.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-9804?

CVE-2020-9804 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9804?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.

Vulnerability Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. Inserting a USB device that sends invalid messages may cause a kernel panic.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.5

References

https://support.apple.com/HT211170Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211170Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-9804?

CVE-2020-9804 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. Inserting a USB device that sends invalid messages may cause a kernel panic.

How severe is CVE-2020-9804?

CVE-2020-9804 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9804?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.