CVE-2020-9789

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, macOS Catalina 10.15.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5, iTunes 12.10.7 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.2, iCloud for Windows 7.19. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.35% Top 25%
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Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple iTunes for Windows
Affected: Apple iCloud for Windows
Affected: Apple iCloud for Windows (Legacy)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT211168 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211170 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211171 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211175 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211178 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211179 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211181 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9789?
CVE-2020-9789 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9789?
To fix CVE-2020-9789, 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-2020-9789 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-9789 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2020-9789?
CVE-2020-9789 affects Apple iOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS, Apple iTunes for Windows, Apple iCloud for Windows, Apple iCloud for Windows (Legacy).
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