CVE-2020-9948
First published: Wed Sep 16 2020(Updated: )
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 14.0. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: Brendan Draper @6r3nd4n Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | <14.0 | 14.0 |
| Apple Safari | <14.0 | |
| Webkit Webkitgtk\+ | <=2.30.3 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) | <=1.7.2.0 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) | <=1.7.1.0 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) | <=1.7.0.0 | |
| debian/webkit2gtk | 2.44.2-1~deb11u1 2.44.3-1~deb11u1 2.44.2-1~deb12u1 2.44.3-1~deb12u1 2.44.3-1 2.44.4-1 | |
| debian/wpewebkit | 2.38.6-1~deb11u1 2.38.6-1 2.44.3-1 2.44.4-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211845 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/HT211845
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/18
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/23/3
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4797
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-10
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-9948
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188410
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6493729 (Advisory)
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2020-0008.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-9948
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-9948
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9948
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-9948
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-9948.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The Safari web browser version up to but excluding 14.0 is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-9948?
The severity level of CVE-2020-9948 has not been provided.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update your Safari web browser to version 14.0 or newer.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Apple support website at the following link: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211845](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211845).
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