CVE-2020-9918

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation

published October 16, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ Watch out, folks! An out-of-bounds read could mean unexpected crashes for your system, just like a rollercoaster ride that breaks down mid-loop! ๐ŸŽข Think of it as a restaurant that accidentally serves a dish meant for another table, causing a messy mix-up in orders. In this case, the system is serving data outside its designated boundaries, leading to unexpected behavior. If a remote attacker exploits this flaw, they could potentially trigger unexpected system terminations or even corrupt kernel memory, destabilizing the whole operation. This could leave your device in a chaotic state, just like a kitchen after a food fight โ€” messy and unpredictable!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that accidentally serves a dish meant for another table, causing a messy mix-up in orders. In this case, the system is serving data outside its designated boundaries, leading to unexpected behavior. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation, allowing an attacker to read memory locations they shouldn't have access to, leading to instability or crashes.

What to do

If a remote attacker exploits this flaw, they could potentially trigger unexpected system terminations or even corrupt kernel memory, destabilizing the whole operation. This could leave your device in a chaotic state, just like a kitchen after a food fight โ€” messy and unpredictable! To protect your systems, ensure you update to macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, or watchOS 6.2.8. Regularly check for updates to maintain the security of your devices. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep those systems updated for smooth sailing! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03005 ยท 87.3th percentile
Published
2020-10-16T16:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 OCT 16:48Z
    An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation
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