CVE-2020-27915: Input Validation
Published Nov 12, 2020
·Updated
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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 malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Credit
Yu Wang(Didi Research America)
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.1
11.1
Apple Catalina
apple Mojave
Apple iOS and macOS<11.0.1
Apple iOS and macOS<11.1.0
Event History
Apr 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-27915?
CVE-2020-27915 is a memory corruption vulnerability in AMD that has been addressed with improved input validation.
2
How does CVE-2020-27915 affect macOS Big Sur?
CVE-2020-27915 affects macOS Big Sur versions up to and excluding 11.1.
3
Is macOS Catalina affected by CVE-2020-27915?
Yes, macOS Catalina is affected by CVE-2020-27915.
4
Is macOS Mojave affected by CVE-2020-27915?
Yes, macOS Mojave is affected by CVE-2020-27915.
5
How can I fix CVE-2020-27915?
To fix CVE-2020-27915, update to macOS Big Sur version 11.1 or later.