#VU64924 Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2020-9846

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64924

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9846

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the Directory Utility. A local application can access local users' Apple IDs.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 12.0 21A344

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.