CVE-2020-9885
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9885 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A user that is removed from an iMessage group could rejoin the group.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211290Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211291Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211288Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211289Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211290Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT211291Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9885?
An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A user that is removed from an iMessage group could rejoin the group.
How severe is CVE-2020-9885?
CVE-2020-9885 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9885?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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