CVE-2020-27901 Security feature bypass in macOS
A logic flaw allows sandboxed processes to bypass sandbox restrictions, potentially leading to privilege escalation on macOS systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-27901?
CVE-2020-27901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 2 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27901?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27901?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27901 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-27901 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27901 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gxr6-295x-jmjx.