Using public v10.15.1 if you install FTDI's latest VCP 2.4.2 driver, it works around this problem.
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On public release, Catalina v10.15.1 - I have the same issue using three DIFFERENT FTDI cables. If you use a 3rd party app or screen and attempt to opent the port, it will fail and will get logged accordingly