CVE-2020-27920: Use After Free

Published Nov 5, 2020
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Updated

libxml2. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Other sources

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1, tvOS 14.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to code execution.

Credit

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Affected Software

14 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 iOS and macOS<11.0.1
Apple iPadOS<14.2
Apple iPhone OS<14.2
Apple iOS and macOS<11.1.0
Apple tvOS<14.2
Apple WatchOS<7.1

Event History

Apr 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27920?

CVE-2020-27920 is a use after free issue in libxml2 that has been addressed with improved memory management.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-27920?

The affected software products include Apple iOS up to version 14.2, Apple iPadOS up to version 14.2, Apple tvOS up to version 14.2, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.0.1, Apple watchOS up to version 7.1, Apple Catalina, and Apple Mojave.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-27920?

The severity of CVE-2020-27920 is not mentioned in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-27920?

To fix CVE-2020-27920, update your affected software products to the latest available versions as mentioned in the provided links from Apple support.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27920?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-27920 at the following references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211930), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011).

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