CVE-2020-27904 json
A logic issue existed resulting in memory corruption.
published 5y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2020-20397
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.1%
- EPSS 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A logic issue existed resulting in memory corruption. This was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Patch / fix
- Apple macOS 11.0
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3.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Apple macOS
References
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT211931
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT212147
vendor-advisory
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seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
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seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/14
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-27904
- NVD CVE-2020-27904
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