Vulnerability Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A remote attacker may be able to modify the file system.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14.0, < 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/26Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/26Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212011Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-27896?
CVE-2020-27896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A remote attacker may be able to modify the file system.
How severe is CVE-2020-27896?
CVE-2020-27896 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-27896?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.