CVE-2020-9931: Input Validation

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Bluetooth. A denial of service issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

A denial of service issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6. A remote attacker may cause an unexpected application termination.

Credit

Dennis Heinze@@ttdennis(TU Darmstadt), Secure Mobile Networking Lab

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·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 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-2020-9931?

CVE-2020-9931 is a denial of service vulnerability in Bluetooth that has been addressed with improved input validation.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2020-9931?

Apple iOS versions up to but excluding 13.6 and Apple iPadOS versions up to but excluding 13.6 are affected by CVE-2020-9931.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-9931?

The severity of CVE-2020-9931 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9931?

To fix CVE-2020-9931, update your Apple iOS and Apple iPadOS devices to version 13.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9931?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9931 on the Apple support website.

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