Vulnerability Description
A file access issue existed with certain home folder files. This was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.7. A malicious application may be able to read sensitive location information.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.7 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/21Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211849Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/21Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211849Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9986?
CVE-2020-9986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A file access issue existed with certain home folder files. This was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.7. A malicious application may be able to ...
How severe is CVE-2020-9986?
CVE-2020-9986 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9986?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.