A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
This vulnerability affects Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS operating systems. An attacker could exploit a memory corruption flaw from a malicious application to run arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges, which would give them full control over the device.
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A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Apple iOS
From unspecified · fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6
- Apple tvOS
From unspecified · fixed in tvOS 13.4.8
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Questions about CVE-2020-9907
What does this mean?
A memory corruption flaw lets an app run arbitrary code with kernel privileges, per Apple's advisory. Apple fixed it by removing the vulnerable code.Source: support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The facts list Apple iOS and tvOS with no earlier starting version given. Check your version under Settings > General > About on iOS, or the tvOS software version in Settings, and compare it with the fixed releases.Source: support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update iOS and iPadOS to 13.6 or later, and tvOS to 13.4.8 or later.Source: support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-06-27, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data