CVE-2020-9921: High severity macos catalina vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Intel Graphics Driver. 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 10.15.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Credit

ABC Research s.r.o.(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative)

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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This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9921?

CVE-2020-9921 is a memory corruption issue in the Intel Graphics Driver that has been fixed with improved memory handling.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9921?

CVE-2020-9921 affects macOS Catalina versions up to but not including 10.15.6, Mojave, and High Sierra.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-9921?

To fix CVE-2020-9921, update your macOS to version 10.15.6 or later, or follow the recommendations provided by Apple.

4

Who is the vendor of the affected software?

The vendor of the affected software is Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9921?

More information about CVE-2020-9921 can be found on the Apple support website at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289.

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