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CVE-2020-9901 Details
Description
An issue existed within the path validation logic for symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved path sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 13.6 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple iphone os | < 13.6 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple mac os x | < 10.15.6 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple tvos | < 13.4.8 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 9, 2023 | CPE Deprecation Remap | [email protected] |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |