CVE-2020-9972: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 16, 2020
·
Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

Model I/O. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Aleksandar Nikolic(Cisco Talos), Aleksandar Nikolic(Cisco Talos), Aleksandar Nikolic(Cisco Talos), Aleksandar Nikolic(Cisco Talos), Aleksandar Nikolic(Cisco Talos)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
tvOS<14.3
14.3
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.1
11.1
Apple Catalina
macOS Mojave
iPadOS<14.3
iPhone OS<14.3
macOS<11.1
tvOS<14.3
Apple iOS and iPadOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iOS and iPadOS<14.3
14.3
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.3
14.3

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9972?

CVE-2020-9972 is a buffer overflow issue in Model I/O that was addressed with improved memory handling.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9972?

CVE-2020-9972 affects Apple iOS up to version 14.3, Apple iPadOS up to version 14.3, Apple iOS up to version 14.0, Apple iPadOS up to version 14.0, Apple tvOS up to version 14.3, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.1, Apple Catalina, and Apple Mojave.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-9972?

The severity of CVE-2020-9972 is not specified in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9972?

To fix CVE-2020-9972, update to the latest available version of the affected software as mentioned in the provided references.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9972?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9972 on the Apple support website using the provided references.

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