Is CVE-2020-3837 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-3837 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-3837 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-3837 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-3837?

CVE-2020-3837 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2020-3837

Published: June 27, 2022

EPSS:6.42%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:90.9th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain a memory corruption vulnerability that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain a memory corruption vulnerability that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

Added to KEV: 2022-06-27Federal patch deadline: 2022-07-18

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-3837 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-3837 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.