CVE-2020-9873: Input Validation

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

ImageIO. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.3, iCloud for Windows 7.20. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit

Xingwei Lin(Ant), an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
13.4.8
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple WatchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8
Apple iCloud for Windows<11.3
11.3
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.20
7.20
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.10.8
12.10.8
Apple iOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple Icloud Windows<7.20
Apple Icloud Windows>=10.0<11.3
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.8
Apple iPadOS<13.6
Apple iPhone OS<13.6
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.6
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
Apple WatchOS<6.2.8

Event History

Oct 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 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-2020-9873?

CVE-2020-9873 refers to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in ImageIO that has been addressed with improved input validation.

2

Which software are affected by CVE-2020-9873?

CVE-2020-9873 affects various software including macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, iCloud for Windows, tvOS, and iTunes for Windows.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-9873?

To fix CVE-2020-9873, you should update the affected software to the specific recommended versions provided by Apple.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9873?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9873 on the official Apple support page.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-9873?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-9873 is 20, which corresponds to the weakness category of Improper Input Validation.

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