Apple macOS up to 12.0.0 Apple ID state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple macOS up to 12.0.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Apple ID Handler. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-9846. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 12.0.0 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Apple ID Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may be able to access local users' Apple IDs.

The weakness was released 02/28/2023 as HT212869. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-9846 since 03/02/2020. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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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 12.0.1

Timelineinfo

03/02/2020 🔍
02/28/2023 +1093 days 🔍
02/28/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/11/2025 +742 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212869
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9846 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9846
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221901
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2023 08:07
Updated: 03/11/2025 23:02
Changes: 02/28/2023 08:07 (42), 03/25/2023 20:14 (10), 03/11/2025 23:02 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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