CVE-2020-9878: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

Model I/O. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Holger Fuhrmannek(Deutsche Telekom Security), Aleksandar Nikolic(Cisco Talos)

Affected Software

12 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 iOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
13.6
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 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:33 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-2020-9878?

CVE-2020-9878 is a buffer overflow issue in Model I/O that has been addressed with improved memory handling.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2020-9878?

Users of Apple macOS Catalina (up to version 10.15.6), Apple Mojave, Apple High Sierra, Apple iOS (up to version 13.6), Apple iPadOS (up to version 13.6), Apple watchOS (up to version 6.2.8), and Apple tvOS (up to version 13.4.8) are affected by CVE-2020-9878.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9878?

The severity of CVE-2020-9878 is not specified in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9878?

To fix CVE-2020-9878, update your software to the available remedies provided by Apple for the affected products and versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9878?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9878 on the following references: [link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291).

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