CVE-2020-27942

moderate-risk

Published 2021-09-08

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Do I need to act?

0.35% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 7.8/10 High

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

Mac Os X

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (4)

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327

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moderate-risk

Severity 24/34 · High

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 23/34 · High