CVE-2020-3897: High severity Apple This document describes the security content of tvOS vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2020
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Updated

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, tvOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, Safari 13.1, iTunes for Windows 12.10.5, iCloud for Windows 10.9.3, iCloud for Windows 7.18. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

WebKit. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

WebKitGTK Security Advisory WSA-2020-0005 describes the following issue:

CVE-2020-3897

Impact: A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Description: A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Versions affected: WebKitGTK before 2.28.0 and WPE WebKit before 2.28.0.

— Red Hat

Credit

Brendan Draper@@6r3nd4n(Trend Micro), Brendan Draper@@6r3nd4n(Trend Micro), Brendan Draper@@6r3nd4n(Trend Micro), Brendan Draper@@6r3nd4n(Trend Micro), Brendan Draper@@6r3nd4n(Trend Micro), Brendan Draper@@6r3nd4n(Trend Micro), Brendan Draper@@6r3nd4n(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/webkitgtk<2.28.0
2.28.0
Apple This document describes the security content of tvOS<13.4
13.4
Apple WatchOS<6.2
6.2
Apple iCloud for Windows<10.9.3
10.9.3
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.18
7.18
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.10.5
12.10.5
Apple Safari<13.1
13.1
Apple Icloud Windows<7.18
Apple Icloud Windows>=10.0.0<10.9.3
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.5
Apple Safari<13.1
Apple Ipad Os<13.4
Apple iPhone OS<13.4
Apple tvOS<13.4
Apple WatchOS<6.2
Apple iOS<13.4
13.4
Apple iPadOS<13.4
13.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.28.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.4
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.9.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.18
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade iTunes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.10.5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13.4
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13.4
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade WebKitGTK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.28.0Patch WSA-2020-0005
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade WPE WebKit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.28.0Patch WSA-2020-0005
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.4Patch CVE-2020-3897
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.4Patch CVE-2020-3897
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.4Patch CVE-2020-3897
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2Patch CVE-2020-3897
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1Patch CVE-2020-3897
  17. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12.10.5Patch CVE-2020-3897
  18. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.9.3Patch CVE-2020-3897
  19. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.18Patch CVE-2020-3897

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 8, 58461
Event
06:32 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3897?

CVE-2020-3897 is a type confusion issue in WebKit that was addressed with improved memory handling.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3897?

The affected software versions include Safari 13.1, iOS up to 13.4, iPadOS up to 13.4, watchOS up to 6.2, iCloud for Windows up to 7.18, iTunes for Windows up to 12.10.5, iCloud for Windows up to 10.9.3, and tvOS up to 13.4.

3

How can I fix the CVE-2020-3897 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-3897 vulnerability, it is recommended to update the affected software to the latest version provided by Apple.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3897?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3897 on the Apple support page at the following references: [reference 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211103), [reference 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211104), [reference 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211102).

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