Race Condition Vulnerability in Apple NFS Network Share
CVE-2020-29622

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Security Update - Catalina
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 October 2021

What is CVE-2020-29622?

This vulnerability involves a race condition that was addressed with additional validation measures. Attackers could exploit this issue by mounting a maliciously crafted NFS network share, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on affected systems. Users are urged to apply Security Update 2021-005 Catalina to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Security Update - Catalina < 2021

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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