Apple mail patch
You're referring to the Apple Mail patch!
In 2020, Apple released a patch for a vulnerability in Apple Mail that allowed hackers to inject malicious code into emails. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-3863, was a buffer overflow issue that allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's device.
The patch was released as part of Apple's Security Update 2020-003, which was available for macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, and macOS Catalina. The patch fixed the vulnerability by updating the way Apple Mail handles email attachments.
Here are the details of the patch:
- CVE-2020-3863: Buffer overflow in Apple Mail
- Description: A buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple Mail allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's device.
- Impact: An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on a user's device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
- Affected systems: macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, and macOS Catalina
- Patch: Apple released a security update (Security Update 2020-003) that fixes the vulnerability.
To apply the patch, you can follow these steps:
- Go to System Preferences > Software Update
- Click on "Update Now" or "Update in the Background"
- Wait for the update to download and install
- Restart your Mac to complete the installation
It's essential to keep your Apple devices and software up to date to ensure you have the latest security patches and features.