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CVE-2020-13095

8.8 · HIGH

Little Snitch version 4.5.1 and older changed ownership of a directory path controlled by the user.

Published Jun 30, 2020CWE-59EPSS 1.89%

Overview

CVE-2020-13095 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 30, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Little Snitch version 4.5.1 and older changed ownership of a directory path controlled by the user. This allowed the user to escalate to root by linking the path to a directory containing code executed by root.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13095?

CVE-2020-13095 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 30, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-13095?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-13095?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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