CVE-2020-9824 Privilege escalation in macOS
A logic flaw in macOS allows non-privileged users to modify restricted network settings, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-9824?
CVE-2020-9824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 9 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A non-privileged user may be able to modify restricted network settings.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9824?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9824?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9824 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-9824 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9824 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7q5-6jx6-crjr.