CVE-2020-9902
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.95%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9902 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. 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 0.95% 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 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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/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/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9902?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. 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 determine kernel memory layout.
How severe is CVE-2020-9902?
CVE-2020-9902 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9902?
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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