#VU30265 Out-of-bounds write in iPadOS - CVE-2020-9818 

 

#VU30265 Out-of-bounds write in iPadOS - CVE-2020-9818

Published: June 9, 2020 / Updated: February 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU30265
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9818
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, iOS 12.4.7, watchOS 6.2.5. Processing a maliciously crafted mail message may lead to unexpected memory modification or application termination.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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