CVE-2020-9897 json
An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation.
published 2021-10-28 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-30676
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Processing a maliciously crafted PDF may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Patch / fix
- Apple iOS and iPadOS 14.2
- Apple macOS 11.0
Exploit prediction
0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
- Apple macOS
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
-
support.apple.com
/en-us/HT211931
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT211929
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-9897
- NVD CVE-2020-9897
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