CVE-2020-9832: Input Validation

Published May 26, 2020
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Updated

Wi-Fi. 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 Catalina 10.15.5. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.

Credit

Yu Wang(Didi Research America)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
apple macOS Catalina<10.15.5
10.15.5
apple Mojave
apple High Sierra
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9832?

CVE-2020-9832 is a vulnerability related to the Wi-Fi feature in Apple macOS Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra.

2

How does CVE-2020-9832 affect Apple macOS?

CVE-2020-9832 allows for an out-of-bounds read, but it has been addressed with improved input validation in macOS Catalina version 10.15.5 and later.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9832?

The severity of CVE-2020-9832 is not mentioned in the information provided.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9832?

To fix CVE-2020-9832, ensure that you are using macOS Catalina version 10.15.5 or later, as the vulnerability has been addressed in this version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9832?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9832 on the official Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211170).

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