CVE-2020-9799

High

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductApple Mac Os X
PublishedOct 16, 2020
First seenOct 16, 2020

How to fix

Update
  • apple mac_os_x10.15.6 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apple mac_os_xv < 10.15.610.15.6

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