CVE-2020-27923: Input Validation

Published Nov 5, 2020
·
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 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1, tvOS 14.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit

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

Affected Software

14 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 iOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iPadOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iOS and macOS<11.1.0
Apple iPadOS<14.2
Apple iPhone OS<14.2
Apple iOS and macOS<11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.2
Apple WatchOS<7.1

Event History

Apr 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 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 CVE-2020-27923?

CVE-2020-27923 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted image file.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27923?

CVE-2020-27923 affects Apple iOS versions up to 14.2, Apple iPadOS versions up to 14.2, Apple tvOS versions up to 14.2, Apple macOS Big Sur versions up to 11.0.1, and Apple watchOS versions up to 7.1.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-27923?

To fix CVE-2020-27923, update your Apple devices to the latest available software version.

4

Are there any references for CVE-2020-27923?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-27923 and its mitigations on the official Apple support website: [reference 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929), [reference 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211930), [reference 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2020-27923?

CVE-2020-27923 is associated with CWE-20, which is the weakness category for improper input validation.

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