Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU53379

#VU53379 Improper Initialization in macOS - CVE-2020-3872

Published: May 19, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53379

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3872

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
macOS

Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in OS kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted application to read restricted memory.

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