CVE-2020-9850

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions

published June 9, 2020

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
77%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky logic flaw could let an attacker execute arbitrary code remotely! This vulnerability affects several Apple products, so it’s time to act! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that forgot to check the chef’s credentials before allowing them to cook. If a stranger walks in and starts whipping up dishes, the diners might end up with something they didn’t order — or worse! An attacker could exploit this flaw to run any code they choose on an affected device, leading to potentially devastating consequences such as data theft or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Imagine someone taking control of your device without you even realizing it!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that forgot to check the chef’s credentials before allowing them to cook. If a stranger walks in and starts whipping up dishes, the diners might end up with something they didn’t order — or worse! CVE-2020-9850 is a logic issue that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to insufficient restrictions. This flaw has been patched in the latest updates for various Apple operating systems and applications.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run any code they choose on an affected device, leading to potentially devastating consequences such as data theft or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Imagine someone taking control of your device without you even realizing it! To protect your devices, update to iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, or the latest versions of Safari, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows. Ensure you regularly check for software updates to keep your system secure. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have your devices locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.77398 · 99.6th percentile
Published
2020-06-09T16:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUN 16:18Z
    A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions
    cvelistv5