CVE-2020-9835 Security feature bypass in iOS
Attackers can bypass video pause controls in FaceTime by exiting the app during a ringing call, potentially exposing user video.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-9835?
CVE-2020-9835 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 9 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5. A user’s video may not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9835?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9835?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9835 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-9835 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9835 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-7c7h-8mg9-fc4c.