ID:8950 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2020-3837

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Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8950 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2020-3837

ID:8950 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2020-3837

Published: March 30, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53376
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3837
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
macOS

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within IOAcceleratorFamily. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.