CVE-2020-3883 Security feature bypass in iOS

High 8.8 Published Updated

An application can bypass security restrictions to use arbitrary entitlements, potentially escalating privileges on Apple devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-3883?

CVE-2020-3883 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os, published on 1 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2. An application may be able to use arbitrary entitlements.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-3883?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3883?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3883 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-3883 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3883 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipad Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mg3-gxr4-976w.

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