CVE-2020-3870: Input Validation

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

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

Credit

Samuel Groß(Google Project Zero), CVE-2020-3870

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.3
10.15.3
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple WatchOS<6.1.2
6.1.2
Apple iOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple iPadOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple iPadOS<13.3.1
Apple iPhone OS<13.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.3
Apple tvOS<13.3.1
Apple WatchOS<6.1.2

Event History

Feb 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3870?

CVE-2020-3870 is a vulnerability in ImageIO that allows an attacker to read out-of-bounds memory.

2

How does CVE-2020-3870 impact Apple watchOS?

CVE-2020-3870 impacts Apple watchOS 6.1.2 and earlier versions.

3

How does CVE-2020-3870 impact Apple tvOS?

CVE-2020-3870 impacts Apple tvOS 13.3.1 and earlier versions.

4

How does CVE-2020-3870 impact Apple iOS?

CVE-2020-3870 impacts Apple iOS 13.3.1 and earlier versions.

5

How does CVE-2020-3870 impact Apple iPadOS?

CVE-2020-3870 impacts Apple iPadOS 13.3.1 and earlier versions.

6

How does CVE-2020-3870 impact Apple macOS Catalina?

CVE-2020-3870 impacts Apple macOS Catalina 10.15.3 and earlier versions.

7

How does CVE-2020-3870 impact Apple Mojave?

There is no specific impact of CVE-2020-3870 mentioned for Apple Mojave, but it is recommended to apply necessary updates and patches.

8

How does CVE-2020-3870 impact Apple High Sierra?

There is no specific impact of CVE-2020-3870 mentioned for Apple High Sierra, but it is recommended to apply necessary updates and patches.

9

How do I fix CVE-2020-3870 on Apple devices?

To fix CVE-2020-3870, Apple has released the necessary updates and patches for affected devices, so make sure to update to the latest versions available.

10

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3870?

The severity of CVE-2020-3870 is not mentioned, but it is a vulnerability that should be addressed by applying the recommended updates.

11

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3870?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3870 on the official Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210920](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210920)

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