#VU48173 Out-of-bounds read in macOS - CVE-2020-27950
Published: November 6, 2020 / Updated: March 23, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48173
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27950
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within macOS kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to gain access to sensitive kernel information on the system.
Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.