Vulnerability Description
An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious application may disclose restricted memory.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.2.8 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9997?
CVE-2020-9997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious application may disclose restricted memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-9997?
CVE-2020-9997 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-2020-9997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.