CVE-2020-10017
Published Dec 8, 2020 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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QFinch assessment
An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- support.apple.com ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- 20201215 APPLE-SA-2020-12-14-4 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2020-11-13-1 macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 ↗
- 20201215 APPLE-SA-2020-12-14-3 macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave ↗
Record history
Published Dec 8, 2020 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026