high
7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9891

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. 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 audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: JunDong Xie XingWei Lin Ant product-security@apple.com Xingwei Lin Ant

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<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<13.6
iOS<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 the vulnerability ID for this audio vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this audio vulnerability is CVE-2020-9891.

  • What is the description of the audio vulnerability?

    The audio vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read that has been addressed with improved bounds checking.

  • Which software versions are affected by the audio vulnerability?

    The audio vulnerability affects macOS Catalina versions up to but not including 10.15.6, Mojave, High Sierra, iOS versions up to but not including 13.6, iPadOS versions up to but not including 13.6, watchOS versions up to but not including 6.2.8, and tvOS versions up to but not including 13.4.8.

  • How can I fix the audio vulnerability?

    To fix the audio vulnerability, update your software to the latest version. You can find more information on how to update your software on the Apple support website.

  • Where can I find more information about the audio vulnerability?

    You can find more information about the audio vulnerability on the Apple support website. Please refer to the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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