CVE-2020-9815
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.37%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9815 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 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, macOS Catalina 10.15.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. EPSS estimates a 1.37% 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 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, macOS Catalina 10.15.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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 | < 13.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.4.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.2.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211168Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211171Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211175Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211168Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211171Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211175Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9815?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, macOS Catalina 10.15.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9815?
CVE-2020-9815 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9815?
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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