CVE-2020-3901: 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. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to 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-2020-3901

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to 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

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Affected Software

16 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<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<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 7.18
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.9.3
  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 13.4
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.4
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2
  15. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12.10.5
  16. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.9.3
  17. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.18

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3901?

CVE-2020-3901 is a type confusion issue in WebKit that has been addressed with improved memory handling.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-3901?

CVE-2020-3901 affects Apple Safari, Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple iCloud for Windows, Apple iTunes for Windows, and Apple tvOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3901?

The severity of CVE-2020-3901 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-3901?

To fix CVE-2020-3901, update your software to the latest version provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3901?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3901 on the Apple support website.

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