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CVE-2020-9829: Input Validation

First published: Tue Mar 24 2020(Updated: )

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5. Processing a maliciously crafted text message may lead to application denial of service.

Credit: Aaron Perris @aaronp613 an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher Carlos S Tech Sam Menzies SamSufiyan Gouri Lovely Professional UniversityIndia Suleman Hasan Rathor ArabicAaron Perris @aaronp613 an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher Carlos S Tech Sam Menzies SamSufiyan Gouri Lovely Professional UniversityIndia Suleman Hasan Rathor ArabicAaron Perris @aaronp613 an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher Carlos S Tech Sam Menzies SamSufiyan Gouri Lovely Professional UniversityIndia Suleman Hasan Rathor ArabicAaron Perris @aaronp613 an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher Carlos S Tech Sam Menzies SamSufiyan Gouri Lovely Professional UniversityIndia Suleman Hasan Rathor Arabic product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.4
10.15.4
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple iOS<13.5
13.5
Apple iPadOS<13.5
13.5
Apple tvOS<13.4.5
13.4.5
Apple watchOS<6.2.5
6.2.5
Apple iPadOS<13.5
Apple iPhone OS<13.5
Apple tvOS<13.4.5
Apple watchOS<6.2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-9829.

  • What is the title of this vulnerability?

    The title of this vulnerability is CoreText. A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

  • What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability affects macOS Catalina 10.15.4, Apple Mojave, Apple High Sierra, Apple watchOS up to version 6.2.5, Apple iOS up to version 13.5, Apple iPadOS up to version 13.5, and Apple tvOS up to version 13.4.5.

  • How can I fix this vulnerability?

    To fix this vulnerability, update your software to the recommended versions: macOS Catalina 10.15.4, watchOS 6.2.6, iOS 13.5.1, iPadOS 13.5.1, and tvOS 13.4.6.

  • Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Apple support website: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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