CVE-2020-29624
Status: ModifiedHigh (7.8)—
A memory corruption issue existed in the processing of font files. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.2, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS
- Version: 3.1
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Base score: 7.8
Exploitation probability (EPSS)
- Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 1.04%
- Percentile among all scored CVEs: 63
- Score date: 10/7/2026
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).
Affected technologies (6)
CWEs
- CWE-787
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212003
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212005
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212009
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212003
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212005
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212009
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011
Raw JSON (NVD)
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