Vulnerability Description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. Playing a malicious audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211849Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211849Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9954?
CVE-2020-9954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-0...
How severe is CVE-2020-9954?
CVE-2020-9954 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-2020-9954?
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.