critical
9.3
CWE
843
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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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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