#VU30266 Buffer overflow in iPadOS


Published: 2020-06-09 | Updated: 2022-02-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30266

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9819

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, iOS 12.4.7, watchOS 6.2.5, watchOS 5.3.7. Processing a maliciously crafted mail message may lead to heap corruption.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 13.1.1 - 13.1.3, 13.2 - 13.2.3, 13.3 - 13.3.1, 13.4 - 13.4.1


External links
http://support.apple.com/HT211168
http://support.apple.com/HT211169
http://support.apple.com/HT211175
http://support.apple.com/HT211176


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


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