#VU28474 Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2020-9788

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28474

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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-2020-9788

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists within the Security module due to a file may be incorrectly rendered to execute JavaScript. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.15.4 19E266

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211170

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.