CVE-2020-3871: Critical severity macos catalina vulnerability
Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Other sources
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2020-3877
- CVE-2019-11043
- CVE-2020-3857
- CVE-2020-3866
- CVE-2020-3848
- CVE-2020-3849
- CVE-2020-3850
- CVE-2020-3847
- CVE-2020-3835
- CVE-2020-3863
- CVE-2020-9774
- CVE-2020-3827
- CVE-2020-3826
- CVE-2020-3870
- CVE-2020-3878
- CVE-2020-3880
- CVE-2020-3845
- CVE-2020-3837
- CVE-2020-3851
- CVE-2020-3840
- CVE-2020-3875
- CVE-2020-3872
- CVE-2020-3853
- CVE-2020-3836
- CVE-2020-3842
- CVE-2020-3871
- CVE-2020-3846
- CVE-2020-3856
- CVE-2020-3829
- CVE-2020-3830
- CVE-2020-3854
- CVE-2019-18634
- CVE-2020-3855
- CVE-2020-3839
- CVE-2020-3843
- CVE-2020-3838
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3871?
CVE-2020-3871 is a memory corruption issue in the kernel that has been addressed with improved memory handling.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-3871?
macOS Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra are affected by CVE-2020-3871.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3871?
The severity of CVE-2020-3871 is not specified in the provided information.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3871?
To fix CVE-2020-3871, update your macOS to version 10.15.3 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3871?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-3871 at the following link: [here](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210919).