CVE-2020-9991: SQL Injection

Published Sep 16, 2020
·
Updated

SQLite. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Other sources

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.0, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, iCloud for Windows 7.21, tvOS 14.0. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.

Credit

CVE-2020-9991, CVE-2020-13434, CVE-2020-13435

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.0
14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0
7.0
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.21
7.21
Apple iCloud for Windows<11.4
11.4
Apple iOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
14.0
Apple Icloud Windows<7.21
Apple Icloud Windows>=11.0<11.4
Apple iPadOS<14.0
Apple iPhone OS<14.0
Apple iOS and macOS<11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.21
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.4
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Big Sur to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade iCloud for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.21

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9991?

CVE-2020-9991 is a vulnerability in SQLite that was addressed with improved checks.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9991?

CVE-2020-9991 affected Apple iCloud for Windows versions up to and excluding 7.21, Apple iCloud for Windows versions up to and excluding 11.4, Apple macOS Big Sur versions up to and excluding 11.0.1, Apple watchOS versions up to and excluding 7.0, Apple iOS versions up to and excluding 14.0, Apple iPadOS versions up to and excluding 14.0, and Apple tvOS versions up to and excluding 14.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9991?

The severity of CVE-2020-9991 is not specified.

4

How do I fix CVE-2020-9991?

To fix CVE-2020-9991, apply the available updates and patches provided by Apple for the affected software versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9991?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9991 on the Apple support website. [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211847), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211850), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843)

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