CVE-2020-9918: Input Validation

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Other sources

Wi-Fi. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Jianjun Dai(360 Alpha Lab working with 360 BugCloud)

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 WatchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.6
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
Apple WatchOS<6.2.8
Apple iOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
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.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9918?

CVE-2020-9918 is a vulnerability related to Wi-Fi that allows an out-of-bounds read due to improved input validation.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9918?

CVE-2020-9918 affects macOS Catalina 10.15.6, Mojave, High Sierra, iOS up to 13.6, iPadOS up to 13.6, watchOS up to 6.2.8, and tvOS up to 13.4.8.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9918?

The severity of CVE-2020-9918 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9918?

To fix CVE-2020-9918, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9918?

More information about CVE-2020-9918 can be found on the Apple support website.

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