Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 13.3.0 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.3.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component WebKit. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-3862. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.3.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was published 01/28/2020 with Google as HT210918 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-3862. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/28/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

A denial of service issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Upgrading to version 13.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-150613, VDB-150616, VDB-150617 and VDB-150618. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 13.3.1

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12/18/2019 🔍
01/28/2020 +41 days 🔍
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02/28/2020 +31 days 🔍
05/11/2025 +1899 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210918
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-3862 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-3862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150640
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2020 13:51
Updated: 05/11/2025 07:15
Changes: 02/28/2020 13:51 (47), 02/28/2020 13:56 (16), 04/06/2024 17:28 (19), 05/11/2025 07:15 (4)
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