CVE-2020-27938

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 6.8 MEDIUM

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

6.8^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 05:22

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011 - Vendor Advisory~~	() https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011 - Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147 - Vendor Advisory~~	() https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147 - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2021-04-02 18:15

Updated : 2024-11-21 05:22

NVD link : CVE-2020-27938

Mitre link : CVE-2020-27938

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-27938

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

mac_os_x

CWE

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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