CVE-2020-9904
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.32%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9904 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. 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 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. 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. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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 | 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-2020-9904?
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. 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. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-9904?
CVE-2020-9904 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9904?
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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