CVE-2020-27950
MediumActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
A memory initialization issue was addressed. 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. A malicious application may be able to disclose kernel memory.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Multiple Products
PublishedDec 8, 2020
First seenDec 8, 2020
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-665CWE-665
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: May 3, 2022Update
- apple ipados14.2 or later
- apple iphone_os12.4.9, 14.2 or later
- apple macos10.15.7, 11.0.1 or later
- apple watchos5.3.9, 6.2.9, 7.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 14.2 | 14.2 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 12.4.9, 14.0 ≤ v < 14.2 | 12.4.9, 14.2 |
| apple macos | v < 10.15.7, 11.0 ≤ v < 11.0.1 | 10.15.7, 11.0.1 |
| apple watchos | v < 5.3.9, 6.0 ≤ v < 6.2.9, 7.0 ≤ v < 7.1 | 5.3.9, 6.2.9, 7.1 |
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