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CVE-2020-27932

Apple Multiple Products Type Confusion

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 10.3%
  1. Published8 Dec 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS contain a type confusion vulnerability that may allow a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.1, iOS 12.4.9, watchOS 6.2.9, Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 5.3.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Update. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple Icloud< 11.5
Apple Itunes< 12.11
Apple iPadOS< 14.2
Apple iPhone OS≥ 14.0 < 14.2 · < 12.4.9
Apple macOS≥ 11.0 < 11.0.1
Apple Mac OS X< 10.15.7
Apple Watchos≥ 6.0 < 6.2.9 · ≥ 7.0 < 7.1 · < 5.3.9

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple Icloud≥ 11.5
Apple Itunes≥ 12.11
Apple iPadOS≥ 14.2
Apple iPhone OS≥ 14.2
Apple macOS≥ 11.0.1
Apple Mac OS X≥ 10.15.7
Apple Watchos≥ 6.2.9

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-27932 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-27932 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-27932?

CVE-2020-27932 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 10.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-27932?

Affected products include Apple Icloud, Apple Itunes, Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple macOS, and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27932?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple Icloud 11.5, Apple Itunes 12.11, Apple iPadOS 14.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.