CVE-2020-5798

Public Exploit

Description

inSync Client installer for macOS versions v6.8.0 and prior could allow an attacker to gain privileges of a root user from a lower privileged user due to improper integrity checks and directory permissions.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a Druva inSync macOS Client Installers for v6.8.0 and prior
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-67 third party advisory exploit
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-67%2Chttps://docs.druva.com/001_inSync_Cloud/Cloud/010_Release_Details/010_inSync_Cloud_Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5798?
CVE-2020-5798 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5798?
To fix CVE-2020-5798, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-5798 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-5798 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5798?
CVE-2020-5798 affects n/a Druva inSync macOS Client Installers for v6.8.0 and prior.
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