What is CVE-2020-9774?

CVE-2020-9774 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-10-27.

How severe is CVE-2020-9774?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2020-9774

An issue existed with Siri Suggestions access to encrypted data. The issue was fixed by limiting access to encrypted data. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.3, Security Update 2020-001 Mojave, Security Update 2020-001 High Sierra. Encrypted data may be inappropriately accessed.

EPSS: 0.006 (46.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified
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Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-311 — Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

References

product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9774?: CVE-2020-9774 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-10-27.
How severe is CVE-2020-9774?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.