Apple macOS up to 11.0.0 use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 11.0.0. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-9996. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 11.0.0 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 12/09/2020 as HT211931. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-9996. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 11.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 11.0.1

Timelineinfo

03/02/2020 🔍
12/09/2020 +282 days 🔍
12/09/2020 +0 days 🔍
12/15/2020 +6 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT211931
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9996 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9996
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165921
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2020 15:26
Updated: 12/15/2020 07:54
Changes: 12/09/2020 15:26 (33), 12/09/2020 15:27 (7), 12/15/2020 07:52 (2), 12/15/2020 07:54 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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