CVE-2020-9917: High severity apple ios and ipados vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Wi-Fi. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Other sources

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.

Credit

Pradeep Deokate(Harman), Stefan Böhrer at Daimler AG, pro

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.6
iPhone OS<13.6

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9917?

CVE-2020-9917 is a vulnerability related to Wi-Fi that has been addressed with improved checks.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-9917?

Apple iOS and Apple iPadOS versions up to but excluding 13.6 are affected by CVE-2020-9917.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-9917?

To fix CVE-2020-9917, it is recommended to update your Apple iOS or Apple iPadOS to version 13.6 or newer.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9917?

The severity of CVE-2020-9917 has not been specified.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9917?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9917 on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288)

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