CVE-2020-9925 : What You Need to Know

A logic issue in Apple products has been identified and fixed to prevent universal cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Understanding CVE-2020-9925

What is CVE-2020-9925?

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management in various Apple products, potentially leading to universal cross-site scripting when processing malicious web content.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9925

Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross-site scripting, posing a security risk to affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9925

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from a logic issue in state management, affecting iOS, tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, iCloud for Windows, and iCloud for Windows (Legacy).

Affected Systems and Versions

iOS and iPadOS versions less than 13.6
tvOS versions less than 13.4.8
watchOS versions less than 6.2.8
Safari versions less than 13.1.2
iTunes for Windows versions less than 12.10.8
iCloud for Windows versions less than 11.3
iCloud for Windows (Legacy) versions less than 7.20

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by processing specially crafted web content, potentially leading to universal cross-site scripting.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected Apple products to the specified fixed versions.
Avoid visiting untrusted websites or clicking on suspicious links.
Regularly monitor Apple's security updates for any new patches.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to prevent logic issues in software development.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and the risks of interacting with unknown web content.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Apple to mitigate the vulnerability and enhance system security.