Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Safari 14.0. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to code execution.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Icloud | 11.5 |
| Apple | Itunes | 12.10.9 |
| Apple | Safari | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | 14.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | 7.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/18Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/22Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/23/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-10Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211845Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211935Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211952Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4797Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9983?
CVE-2020-9983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Safari 14.0. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9983?
CVE-2020-9983 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Icloud, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.