Advisory Details

December 4th, 2020

Apple macOS powerd Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-20-1395
ZDI-CAN-11183

CVE ID CVE-2020-10007
CVSS SCORE 5.5, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Apple
AFFECTED PRODUCTS macOS
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Apple macOS. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the powerd daemon. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2020-07-29 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2020-12-04 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT singi@theori
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