high
7.8
CWE
20 787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-29624: Input Validation

First published: Mon Dec 14 2020(Updated: )

A memory corruption issue existed in the processing of font files. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.2, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple watchOS<7.2
7.2
Apple iPadOS<14.3
Apple iPhone OS<14.3
Apple Mac OS X>=10.14<10.14.6
Apple Mac OS X>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-004
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-005
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2019-007
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-004
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-005
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-security_update_2020-006
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-supplemental_update
Apple Mac OS X=10.14.6-supplemental_update_2
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.1.0
Apple tvOS<14.3
Apple watchOS<7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-29624?

    CVE-2020-29624 is a memory corruption issue that existed in the processing of font files.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-29624?

    CVE-2020-29624 affects Apple iOS 14.3, Apple iPadOS 14.3, Apple tvOS 14.3, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.1, Apple Catalina, Apple Mojave, and Apple watchOS up to version 7.2.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-29624?

    To fix CVE-2020-29624, update your software to the recommended versions provided by Apple.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-29624?

    The severity of CVE-2020-29624 is not specified in the available sources.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-29624?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-29624 on the Apple support website using the provided references.

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