#VU28310 Integer overflow in macOS - CVE-2020-9841
Published: May 28, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU28310
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9841
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the SkyLight module. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow, escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of WindowServer.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.