CVE-2020-9801 Other in Safari

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

A logic flaw in Safari allows a malicious process to launch arbitrary applications, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-9801?

CVE-2020-9801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 9 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in Safari 13.1.1. A malicious process may cause Safari to launch an application.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9801?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-9801 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-9801 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-96jg-rxgq-fg5c.

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