CVE-2020-9846 (GCVE-0-2020-9846)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-02-27 00:00 – Updated: 2025-03-11 18:16
VLAI
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A malicious application may be able to access local users' Apple IDs.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: yes Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
  • A malicious application may be able to access local users' Apple IDs
  • CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 12.0 (custom)
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