CVE-2020-9908: Input Validation

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Intel Graphics Driver. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6. A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

Credit

Junzhi Lu@@pwn0rz(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
apple macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
apple Mojave
apple High Sierra
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.6

Event History

Oct 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-9908.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Intel Graphics Driver. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.'

3

What is the description of the vulnerability?

The description of the vulnerability is 'Intel Graphics Driver. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.'

4

Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

The software affected by this vulnerability includes macOS Catalina (up to version 10.15.6), Mojave, and High Sierra.

5

How was the vulnerability addressed?

The vulnerability was addressed with improved input validation.

6

Is there a remedy available for macOS Catalina?

Yes, the remedy available for macOS Catalina is version 10.15.6 or newer.

7

Are there any references available for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can refer to the following link for more information: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289

8

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-20.

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