CVE-2020-9985

Name: CVE-2020-9985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-22T19:15:15.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9985 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 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. EPSS estimates a 1.35% 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 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. 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

1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 13.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.6
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.6
Apple	Watchos	< 6.2.8

References

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9985?

How severe is CVE-2020-9985?

CVE-2020-9985 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9985?

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