#VU26429 Use-after-free in Apple Safari - CVE-2020-9783
Published: March 27, 2020 / Updated: March 27, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU26429
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:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9783
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple Safari
Apple Safari
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing maliciously crafted web content. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious page and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.