Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.3.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.3.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/51Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210918Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210919Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210920Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210921Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212326Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212327Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/51Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210918Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210919Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210920Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210921Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212326Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212327Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-3838?
CVE-2020-3838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2. An application may be able to execute ...
How severe is CVE-2020-3838?
CVE-2020-3838 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-2020-3838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.