Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.2 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.0.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211928Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211930Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-374/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211928Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211930Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-374/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-27909?
CVE-2020-27909 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arb...
How severe is CVE-2020-27909?
CVE-2020-27909 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-27909?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.