CVE-2020-9986
First published: Thu Sep 24 2020(Updated: )
Find My. A file access issue existed with certain home folder files. This was addressed with improved access restrictions.
Credit: Tim Kornhuber Milan Stute Alexander Heinrich TU DarmstadtSecure Mobile Networking Lab product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.15.7 | |
| Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15.7 | 10.15.7 |
| Apple High Sierra | ||
| Apple Mojave |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9986?
CVE-2020-9986 is a vulnerability related to file access in certain home folder files in macOS Catalina, High Sierra, and Mojave.
How does CVE-2020-9986 affect macOS Catalina?
CVE-2020-9986 affects macOS Catalina if it is version 10.15.7 or below.
How does CVE-2020-9986 affect Apple High Sierra?
CVE-2020-9986 affects Apple High Sierra.
How does CVE-2020-9986 affect Apple Mojave?
CVE-2020-9986 affects Apple Mojave.
How can I fix CVE-2020-9986?
To fix CVE-2020-9986, update your macOS to version 10.15.7 or later.
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