#VU28342 Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2020-9804

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#VU28342 Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2020-9804

Published: May 29, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28342
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9804
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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