#VU28480 Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2020-9834

 

#VU28480 Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2020-9834

Published: June 1, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28480
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-2020-9834
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 a boundary error within the Wi-Fi component. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption 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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