CVE-2020-9891: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. 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 audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

Audio. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit

JunDong Xie, XingWei Lin(Ant), Xingwei Lin(Ant)

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·04:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this audio vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this audio vulnerability is CVE-2020-9891.

2

What is the description of the audio vulnerability?

The audio vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read that has been addressed with improved bounds checking.

3

Which software versions are affected by the audio vulnerability?

The audio vulnerability affects macOS Catalina versions up to but not including 10.15.6, Mojave, High Sierra, iOS versions up to but not including 13.6, iPadOS versions up to but not including 13.6, watchOS versions up to but not including 6.2.8, and tvOS versions up to but not including 13.4.8.

4

How can I fix the audio vulnerability?

To fix the audio vulnerability, update your software to the latest version. You can find more information on how to update your software on the Apple support website.

5

Where can I find more information about the audio vulnerability?

You can find more information about the audio vulnerability on the Apple support website. Please refer to the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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