CVE-2020-9865 : What You Need to Know

A memory corruption issue affecting Apple's iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS has been addressed in the latest updates.

Understanding CVE-2020-9865

This CVE addresses a memory corruption vulnerability in multiple Apple operating systems.

What is CVE-2020-9865?

A memory corruption issue was fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, and watchOS 6.2.8. This vulnerability could allow a malicious application to escape its sandbox.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9865

The vulnerability could be exploited by a malicious application to break out of its sandbox, potentially leading to unauthorized access and further attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9865

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is related to memory corruption and has been mitigated by removing the vulnerable code in the affected Apple operating systems.

Affected Systems and Versions

iOS: Less than iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6
macOS: Less than macOS Catalina 10.15.6
tvOS: Less than tvOS 13.4.8
watchOS: Less than watchOS 6.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by a malicious application to escape its sandbox and potentially execute unauthorized actions on the affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected systems to the latest versions mentioned (iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8).
Be cautious while installing applications from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update all software and operating systems to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access to devices and data.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Apple promptly to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.