CVE-2020-3853
First published: Tue Jan 28 2020(Updated: )
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Credit: Brandon Azad Google Project ZeroBrandon Azad Google Project ZeroBrandon Azad Google Project ZeroBrandon Azad Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS | <13.3.1 | 13.3.1 |
| Apple iPadOS | <13.3.1 | 13.3.1 |
| Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15.3 | 10.15.3 |
| Apple Mojave | ||
| Apple High Sierra | ||
| Apple tvOS | <13.3.1 | 13.3.1 |
| Apple watchOS | <6.1.2 | 6.1.2 |
| Apple iPadOS | <13.3.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <13.3.1 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.15.3 | |
| Apple tvOS | <13.3.1 | |
| Apple watchOS | <6.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210918 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210919 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210920 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210921 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/HT210918
- https://support.apple.com/HT210919
- https://support.apple.com/HT210920
- https://support.apple.com/HT210921
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2020-3877
- CVE-2020-3857
- CVE-2020-3855
- CVE-2020-3826
- CVE-2020-3870
- CVE-2020-3878
- CVE-2020-3880
- CVE-2020-3837
- CVE-2019-8836
- CVE-2020-3875
- CVE-2020-3836
- CVE-2020-3872
- CVE-2020-3842
- CVE-2020-3834
- CVE-2020-3860
- CVE-2020-3853
- CVE-2020-3846
- CVE-2020-3856
- CVE-2020-3829
- CVE-2020-3838
- CVE-2019-11043
- CVE-2020-3866
- CVE-2020-3848
- CVE-2020-3849
- CVE-2020-3850
- CVE-2020-3847
- CVE-2020-3835
- CVE-2020-3863
- CVE-2020-9774
- CVE-2020-3827
- CVE-2020-3845
- CVE-2020-3851
- CVE-2020-3840
- CVE-2020-3871
- CVE-2020-3830
- CVE-2020-3854
- CVE-2019-18634
- CVE-2020-3839
- CVE-2020-3843
- CVE-2020-3825
- CVE-2020-3868
- CVE-2020-3862
- CVE-2020-3867
- CVE-2020-3865
- CVE-2020-3864
- CVE-2020-3869
- CVE-2020-3858
- CVE-2020-3831
- CVE-2020-3873
- CVE-2020-3859
- CVE-2020-3844
- CVE-2020-3828
- CVE-2020-3841
- CVE-2020-3874
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3853?
CVE-2020-3853 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that involves a type confusion issue and has been addressed with improved memory handling.
How does CVE-2020-3853 impact Apple tvOS?
CVE-2020-3853 affects Apple tvOS versions up to but not including 13.3.1.
How does CVE-2020-3853 impact Apple watchOS?
CVE-2020-3853 affects Apple watchOS versions up to but not including 6.1.2.
How does CVE-2020-3853 impact Apple iOS?
CVE-2020-3853 affects Apple iOS versions up to but not including 13.3.1.
How does CVE-2020-3853 impact Apple iPadOS?
CVE-2020-3853 affects Apple iPadOS versions up to but not including 13.3.1.
How does CVE-2020-3853 impact Apple macOS Catalina?
CVE-2020-3853 affects Apple macOS Catalina versions up to but not including 10.15.3.
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