CVE-2020-9768: Use After Free

Published Mar 24, 2020
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Updated

Image Processing. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Other sources

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, tvOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Credit

Mohamed Ghannam@@_simo36, Mohamed Ghannam@@_simo36, Mohamed Ghannam@@_simo36

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple This document describes the security content of tvOS<13.4
13.4
Apple WatchOS<6.2
6.2
Apple iOS<13.4
13.4
Apple iPadOS<13.4
13.4
Apple iPadOS<13.4
Apple iPhone OS<13.4
Apple tvOS<13.4
Apple WatchOS<6.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.4
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13.4
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13.4
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS/iPadOS/tvOS/watchOS image processing to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.4

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 9, 58461
Event
09:54 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9768?

CVE-2020-9768 is a use after free vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

2

How does CVE-2020-9768 affect Apple devices?

CVE-2020-9768 affects Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS versions up to but not including 13.4 for iOS and iPadOS, and up to but not including 6.2 for watchOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9768?

The severity of CVE-2020-9768 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9768?

To fix CVE-2020-9768, update your Apple device to iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or watchOS version 13.4 for iOS and iPadOS, and version 6.2 for watchOS or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9768?

More information about CVE-2020-9768 can be found on the Apple security content website.

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