critical
9.3
CWE
787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9923

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Credit: Proteas Proteas product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPadOS<13.6
Apple iPhone OS<13.6
Apple watchOS<6.2.8
Apple iOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple watchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9923?

    CVE-2020-9923 refers to a memory corruption issue in the Kernel of Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-9923?

    CVE-2020-9923 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on affected devices, making it a high-severity vulnerability.

  • Is my device affected by CVE-2020-9923?

    If you are using Apple iOS version up to and excluding 13.6, Apple iPadOS version up to and excluding 13.6, or Apple watchOS version up to and excluding 6.2.8, your device is affected by CVE-2020-9923.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9923?

    To fix CVE-2020-9923, update your Apple iOS to version 13.6 or later, Apple iPadOS to version 13.6 or later, or Apple watchOS to version 6.2.8 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9923?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-9923 on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288)

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