#VU53262 Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2020-27949

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#VU53262 Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2020-27949

Published: May 14, 2021 / Updated: January 3, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53262
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27949
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within the OS Kernel subsystem. A local user can run a specially crafted program to perform unexpected changes in memory belonging to processes traced by DTrace.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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