CVE-2020-9959
LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9959 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A lock screen issue allowed access to messages on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A lock screen issue allowed access to messages on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to view notification contents from the lockscreen.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211850Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211850Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9959?
A lock screen issue allowed access to messages on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to view notification contents from the lockscreen.
How severe is CVE-2020-9959?
CVE-2020-9959 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9959?
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-2020-9959?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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