CVE-2020-9855: Input Validation

Published May 26, 2020
·
Updated

Find My. A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks.

Other sources

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Credit

Zhongcheng Li(CK01)(Topsec Alpha Team)

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·04:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9855?

CVE-2020-9855 is a vulnerability that existed in the handling of symlinks in Find My.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9855?

The severity of CVE-2020-9855 has not been specified.

3

How does CVE-2020-9855 affect macOS Catalina?

CVE-2020-9855 affects macOS Catalina 10.15.5 with improved validation of symlinks.

4

Is Apple Mojave affected by CVE-2020-9855?

Yes, Apple Mojave is affected by CVE-2020-9855.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-9855?

To fix CVE-2020-9855, update to the latest version of macOS Catalina as mentioned in Apple's security advisory.

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