critical
9.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9920: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

Mail. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

Credit: YongYue Wang AKA BigChan Hillstone Networks AF TeamYongYue Wang AKA BigChan Hillstone Networks AF TeamYongYue Wang AKA BigChan Hillstone Networks AF Team 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 watchOS<6.2.8
Apple iOS<13.6
13.6
Apple iPadOS<13.6
13.6
Apple watchOS<6.2.8
6.2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-9920.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is 'Mail. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.'

  • What is the description of the vulnerability?

    The vulnerability involves a path handling issue in the Mail application, which has been fixed with improved validation.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9920?

    CVE-2020-9920 affects macOS Catalina version up to 10.15.6, Apple Mojave, Apple High Sierra, iOS version up to 13.6, iPadOS version up to 13.6, and watchOS version up to 6.2.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9920?

    To fix CVE-2020-9920, ensure that you have updated your software to the latest version provided by Apple.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9920?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-9920 on the Apple support website at the following URLs: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211289), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211288), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211291).

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