CVE-2020-9841: Input Validation

Published May 26, 2020
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Updated

WindowServer. An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. 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.(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative)

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

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-9841.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is WindowServer. An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Apple macOS Catalina up to version 10.15.5, Apple Mojave, and Apple High Sierra.

4

How can the vulnerability be fixed?

The vulnerability can be fixed by updating the affected software to the latest version provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about the vulnerability?

You can find more information about the vulnerability on the Apple Support website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211170.

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