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 Northan anonymous researcher Suryansh Mansharamani @suryanshmansha WWP High School Northan anonymous researcher Suryansh Mansharamani @suryanshmansha WWP High School North product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS | <13.6 | 13.6 |
Apple iPadOS | <13.6 | 13.6 |
Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15.6 | 10.15.6 |
Apple Mojave | ||
Apple High Sierra | ||
Apple watchOS | <6.2.8 | 6.2.8 |
Apple iPadOS | <13.6 | |
Apple iPhone OS | <13.6 | |
Apple Mac OS X | <10.15.6 | |
Apple tvOS | <13.4.8 | |
Apple watchOS | <6.2.8 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2020-9885 is a vulnerability that existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks in Messages app.
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).
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.
You can find more information about CVE-2020-9885 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289).