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CVE-2020-9851

First published: Tue May 26 2020(Updated: )

PackageKit. An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.

Credit: an anonymous researcher Linus Henze (pinauten.de) product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<10.15.5
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.5
10.15.5
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9851?

    CVE-2020-9851 is a vulnerability in PackageKit that allows unauthorized access.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9851?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9851 is not specified in the information provided.

  • How does CVE-2020-9851 impact macOS Catalina?

    CVE-2020-9851 affects macOS Catalina versions up to and including 10.15.5.

  • How does CVE-2020-9851 impact macOS Mojave?

    No specific impact information is provided for macOS Mojave.

  • How does CVE-2020-9851 impact macOS High Sierra?

    No specific impact information is provided for macOS High Sierra.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9851?

    To fix CVE-2020-9851, update your macOS Catalina to version 10.15.6 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9851?

    For more information about CVE-2020-9851, you can refer to the Apple support article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211170

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