#VU52634 Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2020-3838 

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#VU52634 Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2020-3838

Published: April 27, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52634
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3838
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privilege son the system.

The vulnerability exists within the wifivelocityd component. A local user can run a specially crafted application to escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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