Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of icon caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A malicious app may be able to determine the existence of files on the computer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 11.0.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9963?
CVE-2020-9963 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved handling of icon caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A malicious app may be able to determine the existence of files on...
How severe is CVE-2020-9963?
CVE-2020-9963 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9963?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.