CVE-2020-27929 Business logic in iOS

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A logic flaw in Group FaceTime allowed users to inadvertently broadcast video, compromising privacy expectations.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-27929?

CVE-2020-27929 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 8 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A logic issue existed in the handling of Group FaceTime calls. The issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4.9. A user may send video in Group FaceTime calls without knowing that they have done so.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27929?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27929?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27929 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-27929 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27929 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h6gh-5696-7fpq.

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