CVE-2020-29615: Input Validation

Published Dec 14, 2020
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read 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 image may lead to a denial of service.

Other sources

ImageIO. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Xingwei Lin(Ant Security Light)

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<14.3
14.3
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.1
11.1
Apple Catalina
Apple Mojave
Apple WatchOS<7.2
7.2
Apple iOS<14.3
14.3
Apple iPadOS<14.3
14.3
Apple iPadOS<14.3
Apple iPhone OS<14.3
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14<10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-supplemental_update_2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.1.0
Apple tvOS<14.3
Apple WatchOS<7.2

Event History

Apr 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-29615.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'ImageIO. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.'

3

What is the severity level of this vulnerability?

The severity level of this vulnerability is not provided in the information.

4

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability includes Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple macOS Big Sur, Apple Catalina, Apple Mojave, and Apple watchOS.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, make sure to update your affected Apple devices to the latest available version as mentioned in the reference links provided.

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