CVE-2020-29629: Input Validation

Published Sep 16, 2020
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Updated

FontParser. 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 macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A malicious application may be able to read restricted memory.

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Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.0
14.0
Apple Catalina
Apple WatchOS<7.0
7.0
Apple macOS<11.0.1
Apple iOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
14.0

Event History

Oct 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness

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This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-29629.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

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

3

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The following software versions are affected: Apple tvOS up to version 14.0, Apple iOS up to version 14.0, Apple iPadOS up to version 14.0, Apple Catalina, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.0.1, and Apple watchOS up to version 7.0.

4

How was this vulnerability addressed?

This vulnerability was addressed with improved input validation.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211843), and [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211844).

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