Apple iOS/iPadOS Image out-of-bounds write

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5.3$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Image Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-9955. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). This affects an unknown code block of the component Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 04/03/2021. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-9955. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/08/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/02/2020 🔍
04/03/2021 +396 days 🔍
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04/08/2021 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9955 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9955
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172233
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:08
Updated: 04/08/2021 15:51
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:08 (37), 04/08/2021 15:51 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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