CVE-2020-3829
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2020-3829 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.3.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.3.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.1.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210918Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210919Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210920Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210921Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210918Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210919Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210920Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210921Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3829?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-3829?
CVE-2020-3829 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3829?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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