Vulnerability Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, macOS Catalina 10.15.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. A malicious application may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.4.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.2.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211168Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211170Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211171Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211175Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211168Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211170Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211171Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211175Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9994?
CVE-2020-9994 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, macOS Catalina 10.15.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. A malicious application may be able t...
How severe is CVE-2020-9994?
CVE-2020-9994 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9994?
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.