Apple macOS up to 10.15.1 Path Validation path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 10.15.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Path Validation Handler. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-9782. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple macOS up to 10.15.1 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Path Validation Handler. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/28/2020 as HT210788. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-9782. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 10.15.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 10.15.2

Timelineinfo

03/02/2020 🔍
10/28/2020 +240 days 🔍
10/28/2020 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2020 +32 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210788
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9782 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9782
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-164000
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2020 14:01
Updated: 11/29/2020 20:40
Changes: 10/28/2020 14:01 (39), 11/29/2020 20:36 (2), 11/29/2020 20:40 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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