CVE-2020-29617: Input Validation

Published Dec 14, 2020
·
Updated

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

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.3, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, iCloud for Windows 12.0, watchOS 7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to heap corruption.

Credit

Xingwei Lin(Ant Security Light), XingWei Lin

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 iCloud for Windows<12.0
12.0
Apple iOS<14.3
14.3
Apple iPadOS<14.3
14.3
Apple Icloud Windows<12.0
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_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·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-29617?

CVE-2020-29617 is a vulnerability in ImageIO that allows for an out-of-bounds read due to improved input validation.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2020-29617?

Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple iCloud for Windows, Apple macOS Big Sur, Apple Catalina, Apple Mojave, and Apple watchOS versions up to exclusive are affected by CVE-2020-29617.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-29617?

The severity of CVE-2020-29617 has not been provided.

4

How do I fix CVE-2020-29617?

Update to the latest version of Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple iCloud for Windows, Apple macOS Big Sur, Apple Catalina, Apple Mojave, or Apple watchOS to address the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-29617?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-29617 on the Apple support page.

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