high
7.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9902

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. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.

Credit: Xinru Chi Tielei Wang Pangu Lab 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<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 CVE-2020-9902?

    CVE-2020-9902 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Kernel that has been addressed with improved bounds checking.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9902?

    CVE-2020-9902 affects macOS Catalina up to version 10.15.6, Mojave, High Sierra, iOS up to version 13.6, iPadOS up to version 13.6, watchOS up to version 6.2.8, and tvOS up to version 13.4.8.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9902?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9902 is not specified.

  • How can I fix the CVE-2020-9902 vulnerability?

    To fix the CVE-2020-9902 vulnerability, make sure to update your software to the latest available version. Refer to the vendor's official support page for specific instructions.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9902?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-9902 on the official Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289).

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