high
7.8
CWE
59
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9900

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

An issue existed within the path validation logic for symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved path sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Credit: Cees Elzinga Zhongcheng Li (CK01) Zero product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
tvOS<13.4.8
13.4.8
macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
macOS Mojave
macOS High Sierra
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8
Apple iOS and iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
iPhone OS<13.6
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.6
tvOS<13.4.8
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<6.2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-9900.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes macOS Catalina (up to version 10.15.6), Mojave, High Sierra, iOS (up to version 13.6), iPadOS (up to version 13.6), watchOS (up to version 6.2.8), and tvOS (up to version 13.4.8).

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9900?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9900 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How was CVE-2020-9900 addressed?

    CVE-2020-9900 was addressed with improved path sanitization.

  • Where can I find additional information about this vulnerability?

    Additional information about this vulnerability can be found at the following references: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291).

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