CVE-2020-3855: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

files. An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.

Other sources

System. An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.

An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.3, Security Update 2020-001 Mojave, Security Update 2020-001 High Sierra. A malicious application may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.

Credit

Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.3
10.15.3
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple WatchOS<6.1.2
6.1.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.3
Apple iOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple iPadOS<13.3.1
13.3.1

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3855?

CVE-2020-3855 is a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access on certain Apple devices.

2

Which Apple devices are affected by CVE-2020-3855?

CVE-2020-3855 affects Apple tvOS 13.3.1, Apple watchOS 6.1.2, Apple iOS 13.3.1, Apple iPadOS 13.3.1, Apple macOS Catalina 10.15.3, Apple Mojave, and Apple High Sierra.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-3855?

To fix CVE-2020-3855, you need to update your Apple device to the specific versions mentioned in the vulnerability description.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3855?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3855 in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].

5

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3855?

The severity of CVE-2020-3855 is not mentioned in the provided information.

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