# CVE-2020-36521: iTunes: Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2020-36521 is fixed in iTunes on 1 platform by iTunes 12.11.4.15 (version 12.11.4.15), released August 4, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-36521
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.1
- EPSS: 0.0044
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 23, 2022
- Weakness: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36521

## Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iCloud for Windows 11.4, iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0, watchOS 7.0, tvOS 14.0, iCloud for Windows 7.21, iTunes for Windows 12.10.9. Processing a maliciously crafted tiff file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | iTunes | 12.11.4.15 | [iTunes 12.11.4.15](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/apple.itunes-12.11.4.15.md) | Aug 4, 2021 |

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