CVE-2020-9986

LOWNVD 3.33.3—

3.3

A file access issue existed with certain home folder files. This was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.7. A malicious application may be able to read sensitive location information.

CVSS v3: 3.3
EG Score: 3.3(medium)
EPSS: 48.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 22, 2020

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (4)

product-security@applehttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/21
product-security@applehttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT211849
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/21
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211849

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2020-9986?

CVE-2020-9986 is a low vulnerability published on October 22, 2020. A file access issue existed with certain home folder files. This was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.7. A malicious application may be able to read sensitive location information.

When was CVE-2020-9986 disclosed?

CVE-2020-9986 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 22, 2020, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2020-9986 actively exploited?

CVE-2020-9986 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 48.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-9986?

CVE-2020-9986 has a CVSS v3 base score of 3.3 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2020-9986?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2020-9986, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2020-9986

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