CVE-2020-36615 Memory corruption in macOS
An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows arbitrary code execution via a maliciously crafted font.
- 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-2020-36615?
CVE-2020-36615 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Aug 2023. 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 bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Processing a maliciously crafted font may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36615?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36615?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36615 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-2020-36615 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36615 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-835m-whf5-wf7f.