CVE-2020-9772 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A logic issue in Apple products was addressed with improved restrictions, affecting iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

Understanding CVE-2020-9772

A logic issue allowed sandboxed processes to potentially bypass restrictions in Apple's operating systems.

What is CVE-2020-9772?

The vulnerability was fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, and watchOS 6.2.
It could enable a sandboxed process to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9772

A sandboxed process could potentially bypass security restrictions, leading to unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9772

A logic issue allowed sandboxed processes to potentially bypass restrictions in Apple's operating systems.

Vulnerability Description

The issue was fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, and watchOS 6.2.

Affected Systems and Versions

iOS versions less than 13.4 and iPadOS versions less than 13.4
macOS versions less than Catalina 10.15.4
tvOS versions less than 13.4
watchOS versions less than 6.2

Exploitation Mechanism

A sandboxed process could exploit the vulnerability to bypass sandbox restrictions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected systems to iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, or watchOS 6.2.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual system behavior. Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update all software and operating systems to the latest versions.
Implement strong access controls and regularly review security configurations.
Educate users on safe computing practices and potential security risks. Patch and Updates
Apply security patches promptly as released by Apple to address known vulnerabilities.