CVE-2020-9972

Name: CVE-2020-9972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-08T20:15:17.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9972 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may lead to unexpected application termination or 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

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipad Os	< 14.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 14.3
Apple	Macos	< 11.1
Apple	Tvos	< 14.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212003Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212005Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212003Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212005Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9972?

How severe is CVE-2020-9972?

CVE-2020-9972 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9972?

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