CVE-2020-9859: Apple Multiple Products Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Mon Jun 01 2020(Updated: )
A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5.1 and iPadOS 13.5.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update, tvOS 13.4.6, watchOS 6.2.6. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS | <13.5.1 | 13.5.1 |
| Apple iPadOS | <13.5.1 | 13.5.1 |
| Apple macOS Catalina Supplemental Update | <10.15.5 | 10.15.5 |
| Apple High Sierra | ||
| Apple tvOS | <13.4.6 | 13.4.6 |
| Apple watchOS | <6.2.6 | 6.2.6 |
| Apple iPadOS | <13.5.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <13.5.1 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.15.5 | |
| Apple tvOS | <13.4.6 | |
| Apple watchOS | <6.2.6 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9859?
CVE-2020-9859 is a code execution vulnerability that allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in multiple Apple products.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2020-9859?
CVE-2020-9859 affects multiple Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9859?
The severity of CVE-2020-9859 is high, with a severity score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2020-9859?
To fix CVE-2020-9859, update to the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS as mentioned in the Apple support articles.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9859?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-9859 on the official Apple support articles.
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