Vulnerability Description
A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.13, < 10.13.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-aThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-aThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9817?
CVE-2020-9817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-9817?
CVE-2020-9817 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.