CVE-2020-9911: High severity safari vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, Safari 13.1.2. An issue in Safari Reader mode may allow a remote attacker to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

Other sources

Safari Reader. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

Credit

Nikhil Mittal@@c0d3G33k(Payatu Labs)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Safari<13.1.2
13.1.2
Apple iOS and iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
13.6
Safari<13.1.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
iPhone OS<13.6

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9911?

CVE-2020-9911 is a vulnerability in Safari Reader that was addressed with improved restrictions.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2020-9911?

CVE-2020-9911 affects Apple Safari versions up to and excluding 13.1.2, Apple iOS versions up to and excluding 13.6, and Apple iPadOS versions up to and excluding 13.6.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9911?

The severity of CVE-2020-9911 has not been specified.

4

How do I fix CVE-2020-9911?

To fix CVE-2020-9911, update your Apple Safari, iOS, and iPadOS to version 13.1.2, 13.6, or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9911?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9911 on Apple's support page at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211292 and https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288.

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