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7.8
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CVE-2020-9882: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

Model I/O. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit: Holger Fuhrmannek Deutsche Telekom SecurityAleksandar Nikolic Cisco Talos product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
macOS Mojave
macOS High Sierra
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<13.6
iOS<13.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14.6<10.15.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<6.2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9882?

    CVE-2020-9882 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Model I/O that has been fixed with improved memory handling.

  • Is CVE-2020-9882 severe?

    Yes, CVE-2020-9882 is a severe vulnerability due to the buffer overflow issue.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9882?

    macOS Catalina 10.15.6, Apple Mojave, Apple High Sierra, iOS up to version 13.6, iPadOS up to version 13.6, and watchOS up to version 6.2.8 are affected by CVE-2020-9882.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9882?

    To fix CVE-2020-9882, update your software to the recommended versions mentioned in the Apple support articles.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9882?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-9882 in the Apple support articles linked below: [Apple Support Article 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [Apple Support Article 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [Apple Support Article 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291).

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