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CVE-2020-9973

First published: Wed Sep 16 2020(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Credit: Aleksandar Nikolic Cisco TalosAleksandar Nikolic Cisco TalosAleksandar Nikolic Cisco Talos product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.7
10.15.7
Apple High Sierra
Apple Mojave
Apple iOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
Apple iPhone OS<14.0
macOS Yosemite>=10.13<10.13.6
macOS Yosemite>=10.14<10.14.6
macOS Yosemite>=10.15<10.15.7
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2018-002
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2018-003
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2019-001
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2019-002
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2019-003
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2019-004
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2019-005
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2019-006
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2019-007
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2020-001
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2020-002
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2020-003
macOS Yosemite=10.13.6-security_update_2020-004
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-001
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-002
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-004
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-005
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2019-007
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
macOS Yosemite=10.14.6-security_update_2020-004

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9973?

    CVE-2020-9973 is a vulnerability in Model I/O that allows an out-of-bounds read.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9973?

    CVE-2020-9973 affects Apple iOS up to version 14.0, Apple iPadOS up to version 14.0, Apple macOS Catalina up to version 10.15.7, Apple High Sierra, and Apple Mojave.

  • How was CVE-2020-9973 addressed?

    CVE-2020-9973 was addressed with improved bounds checking.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9973?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9973 is not mentioned.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9973?

    To fix CVE-2020-9973, update your Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, or Apple macOS Catalina to the latest version available.

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