CVE-2020-9829: Input Validation

Published Mar 24, 2020
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Updated

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. Processing a maliciously crafted text message may lead to application denial of service.

Other sources

CoreText. A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

Credit

Aaron Perris@@aaronp613, an anonymous researcher, Carlos S Tech, Sam Menzies(Sam), Sufiyan Gouri(Lovely Professional University), India, Suleman Hasan Rathor(Arabic)

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.4.5
13.4.5
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.4
10.15.4
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple WatchOS<6.2.5
6.2.5
Apple iOS<13.5
13.5
Apple iPadOS<13.5
13.5
Apple iPadOS<13.5
Apple iPhone OS<13.5
Apple tvOS<13.4.5
Apple WatchOS<6.2.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-9829.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is CoreText. A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

3

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects macOS Catalina 10.15.4, Apple Mojave, Apple High Sierra, Apple watchOS up to version 6.2.5, Apple iOS up to version 13.5, Apple iPadOS up to version 13.5, and Apple tvOS up to version 13.4.5.

4

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update your software to the recommended versions: macOS Catalina 10.15.4, watchOS 6.2.6, iOS 13.5.1, iPadOS 13.5.1, and tvOS 13.4.6.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Apple support website: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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