#VU26449 Resource management error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2020-9777

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26449

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9777

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper selection of video file by Mail. A remote attacker can cause cropped videos may not be shared properly via Mail.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 13.0 17A577, 13.1.1 17A854 - 13.1.3 17A878, 13.2.2 17B102 - 13.2.3 17B111, 13.3 17C54 - 13.3.1 17D50

iPadOS: 13.1.1 - 13.1.3, 13.2 - 13.2.3, 13.3 - 13.3.1

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External links
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/28
https://support.apple.com/en-hk/HT211102

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.