CVE-2020-29618 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution on Apple devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-29618?

CVE-2020-29618 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 2 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.3, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, iCloud for Windows 12.0, watchOS 7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29618?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29618?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29618 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-29618 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29618 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Icloud vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-28gq-752q-x82x.

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