CVE-2020-9950
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9950 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, Safari 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, Safari 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211845Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211845Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9950?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, Safari 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9950?
CVE-2020-9950 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9950?
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-2020-9950?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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