CVE-2020-29618

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.3, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, iCloud for Windows 12.0, watchOS 7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.85% Top 30%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212003 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212005 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212009 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212145 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29618?
CVE-2020-29618 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-29618?
To fix CVE-2020-29618, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-29618 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-29618 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-29618?
CVE-2020-29618 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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