CVE-2020-9841 Integer overflow in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in macOS allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, requiring an OS upgrade to fix.

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-2020-9841?

CVE-2020-9841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 9 Jun 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

An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9841?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9841?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9841 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-9841 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9841 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cpg3-cwhc-35xp.

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