CVE-2020-9920: Path Traversal

Published Jul 15, 2020
·
Updated

Mail. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

Other sources

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8. A malicious mail server may overwrite arbitrary mail files.

Credit

YongYue Wang AKA BigChan(Hillstone Networks AF Team), YongYue Wang AKA BigChan(Hillstone Networks AF Team), YongYue Wang AKA BigChan(Hillstone Networks AF Team)

Affected Software

10 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 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.

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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-9920.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Mail. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.'

3

What is the description of the vulnerability?

The vulnerability involves a path handling issue in the Mail application, which has been fixed with improved validation.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9920?

CVE-2020-9920 affects macOS Catalina version up to 10.15.6, Apple Mojave, Apple High Sierra, iOS version up to 13.6, iPadOS version up to 13.6, and watchOS version up to 6.2.8.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-9920?

To fix CVE-2020-9920, ensure that you have updated your software to the latest version provided by Apple.

6

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9920?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9920 on the Apple support website at the following URLs: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291).

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