CVE-2020-9819: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published May 18, 2020
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Updated

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, iOS 12.4.7, watchOS 6.2.5, watchOS 5.3.7. Processing a maliciously crafted mail message may lead to heap corruption.

Other sources

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Mail contains a memory corruption vulnerability that may allow heap corruption when processing a maliciously crafted mail message.

CISA

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

Credit

ZecOps.com

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS
Apple WatchOS<6.2.5
6.2.5
Apple WatchOS<5.3.7
5.3.7
Apple iOS<12.4.7
12.4.7
Apple iOS<13.5
13.5
Apple iPadOS<13.5
13.5
Apple iPadOS<13.5
Apple iPhone OS<12.4.7
Apple iPhone OS>=13.0<13.5
Apple WatchOS<5.3.7
Apple WatchOS>=6.0.0<6.2.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-9819.

2

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9819?

The severity of CVE-2020-9819 is not specified.

4

What is the remedy for this vulnerability?

The remedy for this vulnerability is to update to the latest version of Apple iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS as specified by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9819?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9819 on the Apple support website.

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