CVE-2020-9885: Medium severity macos catalina vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Messages. An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification.

Other sources

An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A user that is removed from an iMessage group could rejoin the group.

Credit

an anonymous researcher, Suryansh Mansharamani, @@suryanshmansha(WWP High School North), Suryansh Mansharamani@@suryanshmansha(WWP High School North)

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple WatchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8
Apple iOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
Apple iPhone OS<13.6
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.6
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
Apple WatchOS<6.2.8

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9885?

CVE-2020-9885 is a vulnerability that existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks in Messages app.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9885?

CVE-2020-9885 affects macOS Catalina (up to version 10.15.6), Mojave, High Sierra, iOS (up to version 13.6), iPadOS (up to version 13.6), and watchOS (up to version 6.2.8).

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-9885?

To fix CVE-2020-9885, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software, as Apple has resolved the issue with additional verification.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9885?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9885 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289).

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