CVE-2020-9905: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Kernel. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Other sources

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.

Credit

Raz Mashat@@RazMashat(ZecOps), Raz Mashat@@RazMashat(ZecOps), Raz Mashat@@RazMashat(ZecOps)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
13.4.8
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
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

Event History

Oct 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9905?

CVE-2020-9905 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allowed for a buffer overflow, which has been addressed with improved bounds checking.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9905?

CVE-2020-9905 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 tvOS up to version 13.4.8.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9905?

The severity of CVE-2020-9905 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9905?

To fix CVE-2020-9905, it is recommended to update to the latest available version of the affected software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9905?

More information about CVE-2020-9905 can be found in the references provided by Apple: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211290).

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