CVE-2020-27903 Privilege escalation in macOS
An application can gain elevated privileges on macOS, requiring users to update to the latest version.
- 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-2020-27903?
CVE-2020-27903 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 8 Dec 2020. 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
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27903?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27903?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27903 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-27903 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27903 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qj3w-cxqj-5rxq.