CVE-2020-9907: Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS contain a memory corruption vulnerability that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

CISA

AVEVideoEncoder. A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

Credit

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Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Multiple Products
tvOS<13.4.8
13.4.8
Apple iOS and iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
iPhone OS<13.6
tvOS<13.4.8

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 27, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9907?

CVE-2020-9907 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-9907?

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, specifically versions up to but not including 13.6 for iOS and iPadOS, and up to but not including 13.4.8 for tvOS.

3

How severe is the vulnerability CVE-2020-9907?

The severity of CVE-2020-9907 is high, as it allows an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9907?

To fix CVE-2020-9907, update your Apple iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS to version 13.6 for iOS and iPadOS, and version 13.4.8 for tvOS.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9907?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9907 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288).

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