CVE-2020-3856: Input Validation

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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. Processing a maliciously crafted string may lead to heap corruption.

Other sources

libxpc. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

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-2020-3856?

CVE-2020-3856 is a memory corruption issue in libxpc that has been addressed with improved input validation.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-3856?

CVE-2020-3856 affects Apple tvOS, watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3856?

The severity of CVE-2020-3856 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-3856?

To fix CVE-2020-3856, update your Apple tvOS, watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, or macOS to the specified remedy versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3856?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3856 on the following Apple support pages: [support.apple.com/en-us/HT210920](support.apple.com/en-us/HT210920), [support.apple.com/en-us/HT210921](support.apple.com/en-us/HT210921), [support.apple.com/en-us/HT210919](support.apple.com/en-us/HT210919)

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