CVE-2020-14978
First published: Tue Jun 23 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in F-Secure SAFE 17.7 on macOS. Due to incorrect client version verification, an attacker can connect to a privileged XPC service, and execute privileged commands on the system. NOTE: the attacker needs to execute code on an already compromised machine.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F-secure Safe | =17.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-14978.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14978?
The severity of CVE-2020-14978 is critical with a score of 8.1.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-14978?
F-Secure SAFE 17.7 on macOS is affected by CVE-2020-14978.
How does the vulnerability in F-Secure SAFE 17.7 on macOS allow privilege escalation?
Due to incorrect client version verification, an attacker can connect to a privileged XPC service and execute privileged commands on the system.
Is it necessary for the attacker to execute code on an already compromised machine?
Yes, the attacker needs to execute code on an already compromised machine.
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