Vulnerability in Apple Mac_os_x
CVE-2020-27942
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
EPSS: 0.013 (66.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apple Mac_os_x — versions 10.14.6, 10.15.6, 10.15.7
- Apple Security Update - Catalina — versions unspecified
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-27942?
- CVE-2020-27942 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac_os_x. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-09-08.
- How severe is CVE-2020-27942?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-27942 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.