CVE-2020-9838
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.46%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9838 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 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. EPSS estimates a 2.46% 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. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211168Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211168Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9838?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9838?
CVE-2020-9838 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9838?
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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