ID:5129 - Exploit for Memory corruption in macOS - CVE-2020-27930

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5129 - Exploit for Memory corruption in macOS - CVE-2020-27930

ID:5129 - Exploit for Memory corruption in macOS - CVE-2020-27930

Published: February 7, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48171
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27930
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
macOS

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing fonts within the FontParser component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document or web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.