CVE-2020-27938

Published: Apr 2, 2021Modified: Nov 21, 2024

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (2)

Products: Apple: Mac Os X

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apple Mac Os X	Before 11.2.0

Configuration B

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apple Mac Os X	Before 11.1.0

Related CWEs

Improper Privilege Management

The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

References (4)

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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