Apple macOS up to 10.15.4 Python memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS up to 10.15.4. This affects an unknown part of the component Python. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-9793. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 10.15.4 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Python. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, macOS Catalina 10.15.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was published 05/26/2020 as HT211170 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-9793. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The advisory points out:

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Upgrading to version 10.15.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-155817, VDB-155818, VDB-155819 and VDB-155820. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 10.15.5

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03/02/2020 🔍
05/26/2020 +85 days 🔍
05/26/2020 +0 days 🔍
05/30/2020 +4 days 🔍
10/20/2020 +143 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT211170
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9793 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9793
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-155850
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2020 07:47
Updated: 10/20/2020 17:38
Changes: 05/30/2020 07:47 (46), 05/30/2020 07:52 (17), 10/20/2020 17:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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