CVE-2020-3836
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2020-3836 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An access issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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-2020-3836?
An access issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
How severe is CVE-2020-3836?
CVE-2020-3836 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3836?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-3836?
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