CVE-2020-9950 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-9950, a use after free vulnerability in Apple products that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Find out affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management in Apple products.
Understanding CVE-2020-9950
What is CVE-2020-9950?
CVE-2020-9950 is a use after free vulnerability in Apple products that could allow arbitrary code execution by processing maliciously crafted web content.
The Impact of CVE-2020-9950
The vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution when processing specially crafted web content.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9950
Vulnerability Description
The issue was fixed in watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, Safari 14.0, iOS 14.0, and iPadOS 14.0 by addressing a use after free problem with enhanced memory management.
Affected Systems and Versions
- tvOS: Less than version 14.0
- watchOS: Less than version 7.0
- Safari: Less than version 14.0
- iOS and iPadOS: Less than version 14.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Processing maliciously crafted web content triggers the vulnerability, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected Apple products to the fixed versions: watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, Safari 14.0, iOS 14.0, and iPadOS 14.0
- Avoid visiting untrusted websites or clicking on suspicious links
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update all software and applications to the latest versions
- Implement security best practices and use reputable security software
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches and updates provided by Apple to ensure protection against CVE-2020-9950.