CVE-2020-9965 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-9965, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Apple's tvOS, watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Find out the impacted systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps.
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Apple's tvOS, watchOS, iOS and iPadOS, and macOS.
Understanding CVE-2020-9965
What is CVE-2020-9965?
CVE-2020-9965 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that was addressed by Apple with improved input validation. The vulnerability could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2020-9965
The vulnerability could potentially lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges on affected Apple devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9965
Vulnerability Description
- An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was fixed with improved input validation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- tvOS: Less than version 14.0
- watchOS: Less than version 7.0
- iOS and iPadOS: Less than version 14.0
- macOS: Less than version 11.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- An application could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the following versions or higher: macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iOS 14.0, and iPadOS 14.0
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update devices to the latest software versions
- Implement security best practices to prevent and detect potential vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by Apple to address this vulnerability.