CVE-2020-10001: Input Validation

Published Dec 14, 2020
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Updated

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to read restricted memory.

Other sources

Apple macOS could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper input validation by the CUPS component. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain restricted memory information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

IBM

CUPS. An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Niky <kittymore83.com>@@gmail(China Mobile)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.1
11.1
Apple Catalina
Apple Mojave
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP8 IF01
Apple iOS and macOS<11.1.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10001?

CVE-2020-10001 is a vulnerability in CUPS that involves an input validation issue.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10001?

The severity of CVE-2020-10001 is not specified in the provided information.

3

How does CVE-2020-10001 affect macOS Big Sur?

CVE-2020-10001 affects macOS Big Sur up to version 11.1.

4

How does CVE-2020-10001 affect Apple Catalina?

The provided information does not specify how CVE-2020-10001 affects Apple Catalina.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-10001?

To fix CVE-2020-10001, it is recommended to update to the latest version of macOS or apply any patches provided by Apple.

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