CVE-2020-9852: Input Validation

Published May 18, 2020
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Updated

Kernel. An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation.

Other sources

Kernel. An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation.

An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, macOS Catalina 10.15.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Credit

Tao Huang, Tielei Wang(Pangu Lab)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.4.5
13.4.5
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.5
10.15.5
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 iOS and macOS<10.15.5
Apple tvOS<13.4.5
Apple WatchOS<6.2.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9852?

CVE-2020-9852 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows for an integer overflow due to improved input validation.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9852?

The severity of CVE-2020-9852 is not specified in the provided information.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9852?

The affected software versions include Apple watchOS up to version 6.2.5, Apple macOS Catalina up to version 10.15.5, 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 CVE-2020-9852?

To fix CVE-2020-9852, update your affected software to the specified versions: Apple watchOS 6.2.5, Apple macOS Catalina 10.15.5, Apple iOS 13.5, Apple iPadOS 13.5, and Apple tvOS 13.4.5.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9852?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9852 on the Apple support website: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211175), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211170), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211168).

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