medium
5.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9974

First published: Thu Nov 05 2020(Updated: )

Kernel. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit: Tommy Muir @Muirey03 Tommy Muir @Muirey03 Tommy Muir @Muirey03 Tommy Muir @Muirey03 Tommy Muir @Muirey03 product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.0.1
11.0.1
tvOS<14.2
14.2
Apple macOS<11.1
11.1
macOS Catalina
macOS Mojave
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<7.1
7.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<14.2
iOS<14.2
Apple iOS and macOS<11.0.1
tvOS<14.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9974?

    CVE-2020-9974 is a vulnerability in the kernel of Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Big Sur, watchOS, Catalina, and Mojave.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9974?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9974 is not specified.

  • How does CVE-2020-9974 affect Apple devices?

    CVE-2020-9974 affects Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Big Sur, watchOS, Catalina, and Mojave.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9974?

    To fix CVE-2020-9974, update to the latest available version of Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Big Sur, watchOS, Catalina, or Mojave.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9974?

    For more information about CVE-2020-9974, you can visit the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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