CVE-2020-3840: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 28, 2020
·
Updated

IPSec. An off by one issue existed in the handling of racoon configuration files. This issue was addressed through improved bounds checking.

Other sources

An off by one issue existed in the handling of racoon configuration files. This issue was addressed through 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. Loading a maliciously crafted racoon configuration file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit

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Affected Software

10 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 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

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-2020-3840?

CVE-2020-3840 is an off by one issue in the handling of racoon configuration files in IPSec.

2

How does CVE-2020-3840 affect Apple devices?

CVE-2020-3840 affects Apple devices running tvOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-3840?

To fix CVE-2020-3840, update your Apple device to the latest available version.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3840?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3840 in the references provided by Apple.

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