Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Multiple Apple Products
CVE-2020-9872

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS
Mac OS
TV OS
Watch OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-9872?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability was identified in several Apple products, allowing attackers to exploit this flaw through processing maliciously crafted images. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected devices, highlighting the importance of keeping systems updated with the latest security patches. Apple has addressed this issue in various updates, ensuring improved bounds checking to safeguard users.

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Affected Version(s)

iCloud for Windows < unspecified

iCloud for Windows (Legacy) < unspecified

iOS < unspecified

References

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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