Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.4.8 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211288Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211289Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211290Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211291Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211288Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211289Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211290Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211291Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9918?
CVE-2020-9918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system ...
How severe is CVE-2020-9918?
CVE-2020-9918 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9918?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.