CVE-2020-9800

Name: CVE-2020-9800
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-09T17:15:11.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9800 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5, Safari 13.1.1, iTunes 12.10.7 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.2, iCloud for Windows 7.19. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5, Safari 13.1.1, iTunes 12.10.7 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.2, iCloud for Windows 7.19. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Icloud	< 7.19
Apple	Icloud	>= 11.0, < 11.2
Apple	Itunes	< 12.10.7
Apple	Safari	< 13.1.1
Apple	Ipados	< 13.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.5
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.5
Apple	Watchos	< 6.2.5

References

https://support.apple.com/HT211168Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211171Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211175Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211177Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211178Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211179Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211181Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211168Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211171Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211175Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211177Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211178Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211179Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211181Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9800?

How severe is CVE-2020-9800?

CVE-2020-9800 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9800?

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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Source: NVD / NIST