CVE-2020-9883
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.72%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9883 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.3, iCloud for Windows 7.20. EPSS estimates a 5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.3, iCloud for Windows 7.20. Processing a maliciously crafted image 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 | Icloud | < 7.20 |
| Apple | Icloud | >= 10.0, < 11.3 |
| Apple | Itunes | < 12.10.8 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.13, < 10.13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14, < 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.0.1 |
| Apple | Macos | 11.0.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.4.8 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.2.8 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211293Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211294Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211295Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1389/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211293Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211294Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211295Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1389/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9883?
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.3, iCloud for Windows 7.20. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9883?
CVE-2020-9883 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9883?
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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