CVE-2020-9783: Use After Free

Published Mar 24, 2020
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Updated

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, 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 code execution.

Other sources

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

Credit

Apple

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Apple This document describes the security content of tvOS<13.4
13.4
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 iOS<13.4
13.4
Apple iPadOS<13.4
13.4
Apple Icloud Windows<10.9.3
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.5
Apple Safari<13.1
Apple iPadOS<13.4
Apple iPhone OS<13.4
Apple tvOS<13.4

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9783?

CVE-2020-9783 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows for a use after free issue due to improved memory management.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2020-9783?

The following software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9783: Apple Safari up to version 13.1, Apple iOS up to version 13.4, Apple iPadOS up to version 13.4, Apple iCloud for Windows up to version 10.9.3, Apple iTunes for Windows up to version 12.10.5, and Apple tvOS up to version 13.4.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-9783?

To fix CVE-2020-9783, update your software to the latest available version. For more information, refer to the vendor's security advisory and follow their recommended remediation steps.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9783?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9783 in the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2020-9783?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2020-9783 is CWE-416: Use After Free.

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