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CVE-2020-9878: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Credit: Holger Fuhrmannek Deutsche Telekom SecurityAleksandar Nikolic Cisco Talos product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
tvOS<13.4.8
13.4.8
macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
macOS Mojave
macOS High Sierra
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8
Apple iOS and iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
iPhone OS<13.6
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.6
tvOS<13.4.8
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<6.2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9878?

    CVE-2020-9878 is a buffer overflow issue in Model I/O that has been addressed with improved memory handling.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-9878?

    Users of Apple macOS Catalina (up to version 10.15.6), Apple Mojave, Apple High Sierra, Apple iOS (up to version 13.6), Apple iPadOS (up to version 13.6), Apple watchOS (up to version 6.2.8), and Apple tvOS (up to version 13.4.8) are affected by CVE-2020-9878.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9878?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9878 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9878?

    To fix CVE-2020-9878, update your software to the available remedies provided by Apple for the affected products and versions.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9878?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-9878 on the following references: [link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291).

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