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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-9989

CVE-2020-9989: 
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2020-9989 is a security vulnerability affecting Apple's Messages application in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. The vulnerability was discovered by von Brunn Media and disclosed in September 2020. The issue allows a local user to potentially discover a user's deleted messages (Apple Support, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from an improper deletion mechanism in the Messages application. The issue was addressed by Apple with improved deletion implementation (Apple Support).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability allows a local user to potentially access and view messages that were supposed to be deleted by another user, leading to potential privacy breaches (Apple Support).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild has been reported (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Apple has addressed this vulnerability in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. Users should update their devices to these versions or later to mitigate the risk (Apple Support).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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