CVE-2020-9883

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, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.3, iCloud for Windows 7.20. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.11% 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)
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211293 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211294 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211295 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211931 vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1389/ third party advisory vdb entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9883?
CVE-2020-9883 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9883?
To fix CVE-2020-9883, 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-2020-9883 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-9883 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-2020-9883?
CVE-2020-9883 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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