CVE-2020-3830
First published: Tue Jan 28 2020(Updated: )
PackageKit. A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks.
Credit: Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.15.3 | |
| Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15.3 | 10.15.3 |
| Apple Mojave | ||
| Apple High Sierra |
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Reference Links
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2020-3877
- CVE-2019-11043
- CVE-2020-3857
- CVE-2020-3866
- CVE-2020-3848
- CVE-2020-3849
- CVE-2020-3850
- CVE-2020-3847
- CVE-2020-3835
- CVE-2020-3863
- CVE-2020-9774
- CVE-2020-3827
- CVE-2020-3826
- CVE-2020-3870
- CVE-2020-3878
- CVE-2020-3880
- CVE-2020-3845
- CVE-2020-3837
- CVE-2020-3851
- CVE-2020-3840
- CVE-2020-3875
- CVE-2020-3872
- CVE-2020-3853
- CVE-2020-3836
- CVE-2020-3842
- CVE-2020-3871
- CVE-2020-3846
- CVE-2020-3856
- CVE-2020-3829
- CVE-2020-3830
- CVE-2020-3854
- CVE-2019-18634
- CVE-2020-3855
- CVE-2020-3839
- CVE-2020-3843
- CVE-2020-3838
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3830?
CVE-2020-3830 is a vulnerability that existed in the handling of symlinks in PackageKit.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-3830?
macOS Catalina version 10.15.3, Mojave, and High Sierra are affected by CVE-2020-3830.
How was CVE-2020-3830 addressed?
CVE-2020-3830 was addressed with improved validation of symlinks in the affected software.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3830?
The severity of CVE-2020-3830 has not been specified.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3830?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-3830 at the following reference: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210919
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