CVE-2020-9968 Missing authorization in iOS
A malicious application can access restricted files due to a logic issue in Apple operating systems.
- 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-2020-9968?
CVE-2020-9968 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 16 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
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, tvOS 14.0, watchOS 7.0. A malicious application may be able to access restricted files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9968?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9968?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9968 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-9968 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9968 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fxr-jg3c-h45h.