CVE-2020-36521: Input Validation

Published Sep 16, 2020
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iCloud for Windows 11.4, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iCloud for Windows 7.21, iTunes for Windows 12.10.9. Processing a maliciously crafted tiff file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

Other sources

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

Credit

Xingwei Lin(Ant)

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<14.0
14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0
7.0
Apple iCloud for Windows<11.4
11.4
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.21
7.21
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.10.9
12.10.9
Apple iOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
14.0
Apple Icloud Windows<7.21
Apple Icloud Windows>=11.0<11.4
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.9
Apple iPadOS<14.0
Apple iPhone OS<14.0
Apple macOS<10.15.7
Apple tvOS<14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0

Event History

Sep 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-36521?

CVE-2020-36521 is a vulnerability in ImageIO that allows an attacker to read out-of-bounds memory due to improved input validation.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-36521?

CVE-2020-36521 affects Apple tvOS up to version 14.0, Apple iOS up to version 14.0, Apple iPadOS up to version 14.0, Apple watchOS up to version 7.0, Apple iTunes for Windows up to version 12.10.9, and Apple iCloud for Windows up to version 11.4 and 7.21.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-36521?

The severity of CVE-2020-36521 is not specified.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2020-36521?

To mitigate CVE-2020-36521, update your software to the latest version provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36521?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-36521 on the Apple support website using the provided references.

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