CVE-2020-9909: Medium severity tvos vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

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

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. An attacker that has already achieved kernel code execution may be able to bypass kernel memory mitigations.

Credit

Brandon Azad(Google Project Zero), Brandon Azad(Google Project Zero), Brandon Azad(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
13.4.8
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 tvOS<13.4.8
Apple WatchOS<6.2.8

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9909?

CVE-2020-9909 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows for an out-of-bounds read due to improved bounds checking.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2020-9909?

Apple iOS versions up to but excluding 13.6, Apple iPadOS versions up to but excluding 13.6, Apple watchOS versions up to but excluding 6.2.8, and Apple tvOS versions up to but excluding 13.4.8 are affected.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-9909?

The severity of CVE-2020-9909 is not specified in the provided information, but it is important to patch affected systems as soon as possible.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9909?

To fix CVE-2020-9909, update your Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS to versions 13.6, 13.6, 6.2.8, and 13.4.8 respectively.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9909?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9909 on the Apple support website using the provided references.

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