CVE-2020-9954: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 16, 2020
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Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. Playing a malicious audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

CoreAudio. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Francis(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), JunDong Xie(Ant Group Light)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<14.0
14.0
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.7
10.15.7
Apple High Sierra
Apple Mojave
Apple WatchOS<7.0
7.0
Apple iOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
Apple iPhone OS<14.0
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.7
Apple tvOS<14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9954?

CVE-2020-9954 is a vulnerability in CoreAudio that allows for a buffer overflow, which has been addressed with improved memory handling.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-9954?

CVE-2020-9954 affects Apple tvOS (up to version 14.0), Apple iOS (up to version 14.0), Apple iPadOS (up to version 14.0), Apple macOS Catalina (up to version 10.15.7), Apple High Sierra, Apple Mojave, and Apple watchOS (up to version 7.0).

3

How severe is CVE-2020-9954?

CVE-2020-9954 has a severity score of 9.8 (Critical) based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9954?

To fix CVE-2020-9954, you should update your Apple software to the latest available version. Please refer to the official Apple support page for specific instructions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9954?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9954 on the official Apple support page. The reference links provided are also helpful resources.

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