CVE-2020-27938 Privilege escalation in macOS
A malicious application can elevate privileges due to a logic issue in macOS state management, requiring users to apply security updates.
- 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-2020-27938?
CVE-2020-27938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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 state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27938?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27938?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-27938 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27938 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v3q2-56h4-5753.