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CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2020-9885

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

Messages. An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification.

Credit: an anonymous researcher Suryansh Mansharamani @suryanshmansha WWP High School North product-security@apple.com Suryansh Mansharamani @suryanshmansha WWP High School North

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<10.15.6
tvOS<13.4.8
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<6.2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9885?

    CVE-2020-9885 is a vulnerability that existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks in Messages app.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9885?

    CVE-2020-9885 affects macOS Catalina (up to version 10.15.6), Mojave, High Sierra, iOS (up to version 13.6), iPadOS (up to version 13.6), and watchOS (up to version 6.2.8).

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9885?

    To fix CVE-2020-9885, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software, as Apple has resolved the issue with additional verification.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9885?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-9885 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289).

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