CVE-2020-3899: Critical severity tvos vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2020
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Updated

A memory consumption 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 memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

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

CVE-2020-3899

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

Versions affected: WebKitGTK before 2.28.2 and WPE WebKit before 2.28.2.

Red Hat

Credit

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Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/webkitgtk<2.28.2
2.28.2
Apple This document describes the security content of tvOS<13.4
13.4
Apple WatchOS<6.2
6.2
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.18
7.18
Apple iCloud for Windows<10.9.3
10.9.3
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

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3899?

CVE-2020-3899 is a memory consumption issue in WebKit that has been addressed by Apple with improved memory handling.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3899?

CVE-2020-3899 affects tvOS 13.4, Safari 13.1, iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, iCloud for Windows 10.9.3, iTunes for Windows 12.10.5, and iCloud for Windows 7.18.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-3899?

To fix CVE-2020-3899, users should update their affected software to the recommended versions: tvOS 13.4, Safari 13.1, iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, iCloud for Windows 10.9.3, iTunes for Windows 12.10.5, and iCloud for Windows 7.18.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3899?

More information about CVE-2020-3899 can be found on the official Apple support page: [Link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211103)

5

Are there any additional references for CVE-2020-3899?

Yes, you can find additional references on the official Apple support pages: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211103), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211104), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211102)

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