CVE-2020-27930

Known Exploited

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.1, iOS 12.4.9, watchOS 6.2.9, Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 5.3.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Update. Processing a maliciously crafted font may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 42.97% Top 5%
KEV Since 
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Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27930?
CVE-2020-27930 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-27930?
To fix CVE-2020-27930, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-27930 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2020-27930 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~43% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-27930?
CVE-2020-27930 affects Apple watchOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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