CVE-2020-3906 Security feature bypass in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

A malicious application can bypass code signing enforcement on macOS, allowing unauthorized code execution.

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-2020-3906?

CVE-2020-3906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Apr 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 restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.4. A maliciously crafted application may be able to bypass code signing enforcement.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-3906?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3906?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3906 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-3906 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3906 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hq7g-86r6-jj5m.

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