#VU48980 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apple iOS - CVE-2020-27951
Published: December 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48980
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27951
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to operating system does not properly impose security restrictions. A locally installed application can violate authentication policy and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.