Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-3840
An off by one issue existed in the handling of racoon configuration files. This issue was addressed through improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1. Loading a maliciously crafted racoon configuration file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Vulnerability category: Overflow
Products affected by CVE-2020-3840
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-3840
0.24%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 62 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-3840
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-3840
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-3840
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https://support.apple.com/HT210918
About the security content of iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT210919
About the security content of macOS Catalina 10.15.3, Security Update 2020-001 Mojave, Security Update 2020-001 High Sierra - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT210920
About the security content of tvOS 13.3.1 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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