CVE-2020-27906
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.85%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27906 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple integer overflows were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple integer overflows were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or heap corruption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 11.0.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27906?
Multiple integer overflows were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2020-27906?
CVE-2020-27906 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27906?
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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