CVE-2020-3829: Critical severity tvos vulnerability

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.3, tvOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Other sources

libxpc. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit

Ian Beer(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.3
10.15.3
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple WatchOS<6.1.2
6.1.2
Apple iOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple iPadOS<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple iPadOS<13.3.1
Apple iPhone OS<13.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.3
Apple tvOS<13.3.1
Apple WatchOS<6.1.2

Event History

Feb 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3829?

CVE-2020-3829 is a vulnerability in libxpc that allows for an out-of-bounds read, which has been addressed with improved bounds checking.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3829?

CVE-2020-3829 affects Apple tvOS up to version 13.3.1, Apple watchOS up to version 6.1.2, Apple iOS up to version 13.3.1, Apple iPadOS up to version 13.3.1, and Apple macOS Catalina up to version 10.15.3.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-3829?

To fix CVE-2020-3829, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software. For specific remediation steps, refer to the official Apple support articles.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3829?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3829 in the official Apple support articles: [link1], [link2], [link3].

5

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3829?

The severity of CVE-2020-3829 is not mentioned in the provided information.

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