CVE-2020-9865
HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9865 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious application may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.4.8 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.2.8 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211290Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211291Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211290Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211291Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9865?
A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious application may be able to break out of its sandbox.
How severe is CVE-2020-9865?
CVE-2020-9865 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9865?
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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