#VU28354 Integer overflow in macOS - CVE-2020-9852

 

#VU28354 Integer overflow in macOS - CVE-2020-9852

Published: May 29, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28354
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9852
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the Kernel. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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