Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Apple Products Due to Malicious Image Processing
CVE-2020-9874

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2020-9874?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability was identified that could be exploited through the processing of a specially crafted image file on affected Apple products. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, compromising the system's integrity. Apple has addressed this issue with enhanced bounds checking in its software updates, ensuring that users are protected against such risks when they install the patched versions.

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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