Vulnerability identifier: #VU28342
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the AppleUSBNetworking functionality. An attacker with physical access can insert a malicious USB device that sends invalid messages and may cause a kernel panic.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.15.4 19E266
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211170
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.