Vulnerability Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, iTunes for Windows 12.10.9, iCloud for Windows 11.5, tvOS 14.0, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Icloud | < 11.5 |
| Apple | Itunes | < 12.10.9 |
| 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/HT211843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211849Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211935Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211952Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211849Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211935Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211952Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9981?
CVE-2020-9981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, iTunes for Windows 12.10.9, iCloud for Windows 11.5, tvOS 14.0, macO...
How severe is CVE-2020-9981?
CVE-2020-9981 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-2020-9981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Icloud, Apple Itunes, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.