CVE-2020-3868: High severity Apple tvOS vulnerability

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, tvOS 13.3.1, Safari 13.0.5, iTunes for Windows 12.10.4, iCloud for Windows 11.0, iCloud for Windows 7.17. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

WebKitGTK Security Advisory WSA-2020-0002 describes the following issue:

CVE-2020-3868

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Description: Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Versions affected: WebKitGTK before 2.26.4 and WPE WebKit before 2.26.4.

— Red Hat

Credit

Przemysław Sporysz(Euvic), Marcin Towalski(Cisco Talos)

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/webkitgtk<2.26.4
2.26.4
Apple tvOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.17
7.17
Apple iCloud for Windows<10.9.2
10.9.2
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.10.4
12.10.4
Apple Safari<13.0.5
13.0.5
Apple iOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple iPadOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple Icloud Windows<7.17
Apple Icloud Windows>=10.0<=10.8
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.4
Apple Safari<13.0.5
Apple iPadOS<13.3.1
Apple iPhone OS<13.3.1
Apple tvOS<13.3.1
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/webkitgtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.26.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.3.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.17
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.9.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade iTunes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.10.4
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.3.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.3.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade WebKitGTK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.26.4Patch WSA-2020-0002
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade WPE WebKit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.26.4Patch WSA-2020-0002
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.3.1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.3.1
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade iTunes for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.10.4
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade iCloud for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade iCloud for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.17

Event History

Feb 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3868?

CVE-2020-3868 is a vulnerability in WebKit that addresses multiple memory corruption issues with improved memory handling.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-3868?

Products such as Apple Safari (up to version 13.0.5), Apple tvOS (up to version 13.3.1), Apple iCloud for Windows (up to version 10.9.2 and 7.17), Apple iTunes for Windows (up to version 12.10.4), Apple iOS (up to version 13.3.1), and Apple iPadOS (up to version 13.3.1) are affected by CVE-2020-3868.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-3868?

The severity of CVE-2020-3868 is not explicitly mentioned in the available information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-3868?

To fix CVE-2020-3868, users should update their software to the versions recommended by Apple, which are mentioned in the provided references.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3868?

More information about CVE-2020-3868 can be found in the provided references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210920), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210923), and [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210948).

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