CVE-2020-10009 Security feature bypass in macOS
A sandboxed process can circumvent sandbox restrictions due to a logic issue in state management, requiring an OS upgrade.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-10009?
CVE-2020-10009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 8 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10009?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10009 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-10009 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10009 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8j6-5vfr-25jh.