CVE-2020-27894
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27894 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with additional user controls. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with additional user controls. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Users may be unable to remove metadata indicating where files were downloaded from.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.0.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27894?
The issue was addressed with additional user controls. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Users may be unable to remove metadata indicating where files were downloaded from.
How severe is CVE-2020-27894?
CVE-2020-27894 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27894?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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