CVE-2020-9859

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5.1 and iPadOS 13.5.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update, tvOS 13.4.6, watchOS 6.2.6. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductApple Multiple Products
PublishedJun 5, 2020
First seenJun 5, 2020
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-415CWE-415

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: May 3, 2022
Update
  • apple ipados13.5.1 or later
  • apple iphone_os13.5.1 or later
  • apple mac_os_x10.15.5 or later
  • apple tvos13.4.6 or later
  • apple watchos6.2.6 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apple ipadosv < 13.5.113.5.1
apple iphone_osv < 13.5.113.5.1
apple mac_os_xv < 10.15.510.15.5
apple tvosv < 13.4.613.4.6
apple watchosv < 6.2.66.2.6

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