CVE-2020-9928 Memory corruption in macOS
An attacker can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via memory corruption in macOS, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.
- 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-2020-9928?
CVE-2020-9928 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 22 Oct 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
Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9928?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9928?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9928 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-9928 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9928 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p6x-fv5q-8fxg.