CVE-2020-9855
HIGHmacOS < 10.15.5 - Privilege Escalation via Symlink Validation Issue
Title source: llmDescription
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/HT211170
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0027
EPSS Percentile
19.1%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-20
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x
< 10.15.5
Published
Jun 09, 2020
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026