PT-2020-16866
CVE-2020-27938
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Published
2020-12-14
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Updated
2021-04-07
Description by
CVSS 3.1
7.8
HighMetricsAV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
macOS Big Sur versions prior to 11.2
Security Update versions prior to 2021-001 Catalina
Security Update versions prior to 2021-001 Mojave
Security Update versions prior to 2020-007 Mojave
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management, which may allow a malicious application to elevate privileges.
Recommendations
For macOS Big Sur versions prior to 11.2, update to macOS Big Sur 11.2 or later.
For Security Update versions prior to 2021-001 Catalina, apply Security Update 2021-001 Catalina or later.
For Security Update versions prior to 2021-001 Mojave, apply Security Update 2021-001 Mojave or later.
For Security Update versions prior to 2020-007 Mojave, apply Security Update 2020-007 Mojave or later.
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