CVE-2020-9837
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.38%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9837 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 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. EPSS estimates a 1.38% 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. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211168Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211171Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211168Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211170Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211171Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9837?
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. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-9837?
CVE-2020-9837 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9837?
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-2020-9837?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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