Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Apple Products

CVE-2020-9871

What is CVE-2020-9871?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been identified in several Apple products, which could be exploited through the processing of maliciously crafted images. If successfully attacked, this flaw may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, leading to potential unauthorized access or control over the system. Apple has responded to this issue by implementing improved bounds checking measures, effectively mitigating the risk in new software updates across their platforms.

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