CVE-2020-9820: High severity apple ios and ipados vulnerability

Published May 20, 2020
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Updated

File System. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

Other sources

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5. A remote attacker may be able to modify the file system.

Credit

Thijs Alkemade(Computest)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<13.5
13.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.5
13.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.5
iPhone OS<13.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is vulnerability CVE-2020-9820?

Vulnerability CVE-2020-9820 is a logic issue in the File System component of Apple iOS and iPadOS, which has been addressed with improved restrictions.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9820?

Apple iOS and iPadOS versions up to, but not including, 13.5 are affected by CVE-2020-9820.

3

How severe is vulnerability CVE-2020-9820?

The severity of vulnerability CVE-2020-9820 is not specified.

4

How can I fix vulnerability CVE-2020-9820?

To fix vulnerability CVE-2020-9820, update your Apple iOS or iPadOS to version 13.5 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2020-9820?

You can find more information about vulnerability CVE-2020-9820 on the Apple Support website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211168

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