CVE-2020-27926
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.12%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27926 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27926?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-27926?
CVE-2020-27926 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27926?
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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