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CVE-2020-9859
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2020-06-05 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Stored catalog record
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Vulnerability overview
A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5.1 and iPadOS 13.5.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update, tvOS 13.4.6, watchOS 6.2.6. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Patch review priority
Known exploitation: prioritize review
- CISA KEV lists real-world exploitation.
FIRST EPSS: 0.83% · percentile 57.3 · score date 2026-10-27.
EPSS estimates probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It does not measure your exposure or prove exploitation. The elevated threshold is 10%; CISA KEV takes precedence. About FIRST EPSS ↗
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-415
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apple · Multiple Products
- Added to catalog
- 2021-11-03
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-05-03
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 13.5.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 13.5.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.15.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 13.4.6
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 6.2.6
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- https://support.apple.com/HT211214
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211214
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-9859
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