medium
5.5
CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9944

First published: Wed Sep 16 2020(Updated: )

Audio. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit: JunDong Xie Ant Group LightJunDong Xie product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.0.1
11.0.1
tvOS<14.0
14.0
Apple macOS<11.1
11.1
macOS Catalina
macOS Mojave
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<7.0
7.0
Apple iOS and iPadOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.0
iPhone OS<14.0
Apple iOS and macOS<11.1
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14<10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020
tvOS<14.0
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<7.0

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9944?

    CVE-2020-9944 is a vulnerability in the Audio component of Apple operating systems that allows for an out-of-bounds read.

  • How does CVE-2020-9944 impact Apple devices?

    CVE-2020-9944 can be exploited to read data outside the bounds of the intended memory, potentially leading to unauthorized access or information disclosure.

  • Which Apple devices are affected by CVE-2020-9944?

    Apple tvOS 14.0, Apple iOS 14.0, Apple iPadOS 14.0, Apple watchOS 7.0, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.0.1, Apple Catalina, and Apple Mojave are affected by CVE-2020-9944.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9944?

    To fix CVE-2020-9944, update your Apple operating system to the remedy versions specified by Apple.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9944?

    More information about CVE-2020-9944 can be found on the Apple support website. (Reference: [1])

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203