CVE-2020-9894: Input Validation

Published Jul 15, 2020
·
Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8, Safari 13.1.2, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.3, iCloud for Windows 7.20. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read was found in webkitgtk. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. Versions affected: WebKitGTK before 2.28.4 and WPE WebKit before 2.28.4.

— Red Hat

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

Credit

0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 0011(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative)

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/webkitgtk<2.28.4
2.28.4
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
13.4.8
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 Safari<13.1.2
13.1.2
Apple iOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple Icloud Windows<7.20
Apple Icloud Windows>=11.0<11.3
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.8
Apple Safari<13.1.2
Apple iPadOS<13.6
Apple iPhone OS<13.6
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
Apple WatchOS<6.2.8

Event History

Sep 16, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9894?

CVE-2020-9894 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows for an out-of-bounds read due to improved input validation.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2020-9894?

Apple Safari 13.1.2, Apple iOS up to version 13.6, Apple iPadOS up to version 13.6, Apple watchOS up to version 6.2.8, Apple iCloud for Windows up to version 7.20, Apple iTunes for Windows up to version 12.10.8, and Apple tvOS up to version 13.4.8 are affected by CVE-2020-9894.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-9894?

To fix CVE-2020-9894, update your software to the latest version provided by Apple.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9894?

The severity of CVE-2020-9894 is not mentioned in the provided information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9894?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9894 on the official Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211295](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211295)

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