Vulnerability Description
A stack overflow issue existed in Swift for Linux. The issue was addressed with improved input validation for dealing with deeply nested malicious JSON input.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Swift | <= 5.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-5-1-5-for-linux-jsonserialization-limit-recursiVendor Advisory
- https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-5-1-5-for-linux-jsonserialization-limit-recursiVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9861?
CVE-2020-9861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A stack overflow issue existed in Swift for Linux. The issue was addressed with improved input validation for dealing with deeply nested malicious JSON input.
How severe is CVE-2020-9861?
CVE-2020-9861 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Swift.