CVE-2020-9907

Name: CVE-2020-9907
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-16T17:15:16.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 3.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9907 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.74%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 18, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 13.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.6
Apple	Tvos	< 13.4.8

References

https://support.apple.com/HT211288Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211290Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211288Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211290Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-9907US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9907?

How severe is CVE-2020-9907?

CVE-2020-9907 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9907?

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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Source: NVD / NIST