CVE-2020-9906
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 4.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9906 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. EPSS estimates a 4.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.13, < 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 | Watchos | < 6.2.8 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162119/iOS-macOS-Radio-Proximity-Kernel-Memory-Corruption.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162119/iOS-macOS-Radio-Proximity-Kernel-Memory-Corruption.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9906?
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-9906?
CVE-2020-9906 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9906?
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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