CVE-2020-9796: Race Condition

Reference Links

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211170 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211170

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• HT211170

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2020-9827
• CVE-2020-9772
• CVE-2020-9826
• CVE-2020-9842
• CVE-2020-9804
• CVE-2020-9815
• CVE-2020-9791
• CVE-2020-9831
• CVE-2020-9779
• CVE-2020-3882
• CVE-2020-9828
• CVE-2020-9856
• CVE-2020-9847
• CVE-2020-9855
• CVE-2020-9816
• CVE-2020-3878
• CVE-2020-9789
• CVE-2020-9790
• CVE-2020-9822
• CVE-2020-9796
• CVE-2020-9837
• CVE-2020-9821
• CVE-2020-9797
• CVE-2020-9852
• CVE-2020-9795
• CVE-2020-9808
• CVE-2020-9811
• CVE-2020-9812
• CVE-2020-9813
• CVE-2020-9814
• CVE-2020-9809
• CVE-2019-14868
• CVE-2020-9994
• CVE-2020-9857
• CVE-2020-9817
• CVE-2020-9851
• CVE-2020-9793
• CVE-2014-9512
• CVE-2020-9825
• CVE-2020-9771
• CVE-2020-9788
• CVE-2020-9854
• CVE-2020-9824
• CVE-2020-9810
• CVE-2020-9794
• CVE-2020-9839
• CVE-2020-9792
• CVE-2020-9844
• CVE-2020-9830
• CVE-2020-9834
• CVE-2020-9833
• CVE-2020-9832
• CVE-2020-9841
• CVE-2019-20044

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the vulnerability ID of this Intel Graphics Driver vulnerability?

  The vulnerability ID of this Intel Graphics Driver vulnerability is CVE-2020-9796.

• What is the description of CVE-2020-9796?

  CVE-2020-9796 is a race condition vulnerability in the Intel Graphics Driver that has been addressed with improved state handling.

• Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9796?

  CVE-2020-9796 affects Apple macOS Catalina versions up to and including 10.15.5, Mojave, and High Sierra.

• What is the severity level of CVE-2020-9796?

  The severity level of CVE-2020-9796 has not been provided.

• How can I fix CVE-2020-9796?

  To fix CVE-2020-9796, update your Intel Graphics Driver to the latest version provided by the vendor.