Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2020-9978
Published: May 13, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53234
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9978
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due within the HomeKit component when processing settings propagation. A remote attacker on the local network can alter application state.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-9978
Install updates from vendor's website.