CVE-2020-9895

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management

published October 16, 2020

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky use-after-free vulnerability could crash your app like a surprise party gone wrong! πŸŽ‰ Think of it like an overbooked restaurant β€” they keep taking reservations, but when the guests arrive, there's nowhere to seat them. This bug lets an attacker manipulate memory management, leading to unexpected application terminations. πŸ“‰ If exploited, an attacker could cause your application to terminate unexpectedly or, even worse, execute arbitrary code! Imagine your device acting like a rebellious teenager, doing whatever it wants instead of following your rules.

Put simply

Think of it like an overbooked restaurant β€” they keep taking reservations, but when the guests arrive, there's nowhere to seat them. This bug lets an attacker manipulate memory management, leading to unexpected application terminations. πŸ“‰ This issue involves a use-after-free condition in memory management, which occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to unpredictable behavior and security vulnerabilities.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could cause your application to terminate unexpectedly or, even worse, execute arbitrary code! Imagine your device acting like a rebellious teenager, doing whatever it wants instead of following your rules. Upgrade your systems to iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8, Safari 13.1.2, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, and ensure your iCloud for Windows is updated to versions 11.3 or 7.20. Don't skip this β€” it’s crucial for ensuring your devices stay safe! You've got this! With these updates, you'll keep your apps secure and running smoothly. πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04491 Β· 91.4th percentile
Published
2020-10-16T16:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 OCT 16:40Z
    A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management
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