CVE-2020-9796: Race Condition

Published May 26, 2020
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Updated

Intel Graphics Driver. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling.

Other sources

A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Credit

ABC Research s.r.o.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
apple macOS Catalina<10.15.5
10.15.5
apple Mojave
apple High Sierra
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.5

Event History

Oct 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Intel Graphics Driver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Intel Graphics Driver vulnerability is CVE-2020-9796.

2

What is the description of CVE-2020-9796?

CVE-2020-9796 is a race condition vulnerability in the Intel Graphics Driver that has been addressed with improved state handling.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9796?

CVE-2020-9796 affects Apple macOS Catalina versions up to and including 10.15.5, Mojave, and High Sierra.

4

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-9796?

The severity level of CVE-2020-9796 has not been provided.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-9796?

To fix CVE-2020-9796, update your Intel Graphics Driver to the latest version provided by the vendor.

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