Vulnerability Description
A lock screen issue allowed access to messages on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to view notification contents from the lockscreen.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211850Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211850Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9959?
CVE-2020-9959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.4 (LOW). A lock screen issue allowed access to messages on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A person with physical acce...
How severe is CVE-2020-9959?
CVE-2020-9959 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.