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CVE-2020-9905: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

Kernel. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit: Raz Mashat @RazMashat ZecOpsRaz Mashat @RazMashat ZecOpsRaz Mashat @RazMashat ZecOps product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple iPadOS<13.6
Apple iPhone OS<13.6
Apple Mac OS X<10.15.6
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
Apple tvOS<13.4.8
13.4.8
Apple iOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
13.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9905?

    CVE-2020-9905 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allowed for a buffer overflow, which has been addressed with improved bounds checking.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9905?

    CVE-2020-9905 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 tvOS up to version 13.4.8.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9905?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9905 is not specified.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9905?

    To fix CVE-2020-9905, it is recommended to update to the latest available version of the affected software.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9905?

    More information about CVE-2020-9905 can be found in the references provided by Apple: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211290).

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