CVE-2020-9955

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified

CVE-2020-9955 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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
1.01%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 14.0
AppleIphone Os< 14.0
AppleMacos>= 11.0, < 11.0.1
AppleTvos< 14.0
AppleWatchos< 7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9955?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9955?
CVE-2020-9955 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9955?
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