CVE-2020-9906: Input Validation

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Wi-Fi. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Credit

Ian Beer(Google Project Zero), Ian Beer(Google Project Zero), Ian Beer(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

35 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>=10.13<10.13.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14<10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<10.15.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2018-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2018-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2020-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2020-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
Apple WatchOS<6.2.8

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.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9906?

CVE-2020-9906 is a memory corruption issue in Wi-Fi that was addressed with improved input validation.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9906?

CVE-2020-9906 affects macOS Catalina 10.15.6, Mojave, High Sierra, iOS up to 13.6, iPadOS up to 13.6, and watchOS up to 6.2.8.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9906?

The severity of CVE-2020-9906 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9906?

To fix CVE-2020-9906, update to the latest versions of macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS, as specified by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9906?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9906 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291).

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