CVE-2020-27945 Integer overflow in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution due to an integer overflow in macOS.

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-2020-27945?

CVE-2020-27945 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

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27945?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27945?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27945 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-27945 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27945 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88px-4vpr-whmp.

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