CVE-2020-9905
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.56%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9905 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow 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. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow 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. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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 |
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/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9905?
A buffer overflow 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. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-9905?
CVE-2020-9905 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9905?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-9905?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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