CVE-2020-27912: Input Validation

Published Nov 5, 2020
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Updated

ImageIO. An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, iCloud for Windows 11.5, tvOS 14.2, iTunes 12.11 for Windows. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit

Xingwei Lin(Ant Security Light), Lei Sun, Xingwei Lin

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.2
14.2
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.1
11.1
Apple Catalina
Apple Mojave
Apple WatchOS<7.1
7.1
Apple iCloud for Windows<11.5
11.5
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.11
12.11
Apple iOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iPadOS<14.2
14.2
Apple Icloud Windows<11.5
Apple Itunes Windows<12.11
Apple iPadOS<14.2
Apple iPhone OS<14.2
Apple macOS<11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.2
Apple WatchOS<7.1

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-27912.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is ImageIO. An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple iCloud for Windows, Apple iTunes for Windows, Apple macOS Big Sur, Apple watchOS, Apple Catalina, and Apple Mojave.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27912?

The severity of CVE-2020-27912 is not specified.

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-27912?

To fix CVE-2020-27912, update to the latest version of the affected software.

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