CVE-2020-27916: Input Validation

Published Nov 5, 2020
·
Updated

Audio. An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

JunDong Xie(Ant Security Light), JunDong Xie

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.2
14.2
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.1
11.1
Apple Catalina
Apple Mojave
Apple WatchOS<7.1
7.1
Apple iOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iPadOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iPadOS<14.2
Apple iPhone OS<14.2
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.2
Apple WatchOS<7.1

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27916?

CVE-2020-27916 is an audio vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Big Sur, watchOS, Catalina, and Mojave.

2

How does CVE-2020-27916 impact Apple devices?

CVE-2020-27916 can allow an attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to arbitrary code execution or system crashes on affected Apple devices.

3

Which Apple devices are affected by CVE-2020-27916?

CVE-2020-27916 affects Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Big Sur, watchOS, Catalina, and Mojave. Please refer to Apple's security advisory for the specific affected versions.

4

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-27916?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-27916, it is recommended to update your Apple devices to the latest available version as mentioned in Apple's security advisory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27916?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-27916 in the following references: [Apple Support - CVE-2020-27916](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929), [Apple Support - CVE-2020-27916](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211930), [Apple Support - CVE-2020-27916](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011).

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