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CVE-2020-27932

HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED

DETAIL

SourceCISA-KEV · kev Published2021-11-03 Referencehttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27932 ↗

⚡ RCE ⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD SHAME 78/100 exploited-in-wildunpatchedrce

Apple's type confusion vulnerability in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS allowed malicious apps to execute kernel-level code.

A type confusion flaw in Apple's operating systems let malicious applications gain kernel privileges, enabling arbitrary code execution. DIBs must ensure all Apple devices are patched, as unpatched systems risk severe data breaches and compliance violations. This vulnerability was actively exploited in the wild, highlighting the danger of relying on unpatched software.

Shame score — A fundamental OS vulnerability allowing kernel-level code execution was actively exploited in the wild, demonstrating severe negligence in patch management and system hardening.

▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.

PLAYERS IMPLICATED

apple · vendor Multiple Products · product

DESCRIPTION

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS contain a type confusion vulnerability that may allow a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges.

SENTIMENT · TRUSTED SOURCES

synthesis severe-fallout -0.60

Apple faced severe fallout for a critical kernel privilege escalation vulnerability across its core OS ecosystem, though the provided sources lack direct press coverage of the specific CVE-2020-27932

cooey ↗ severe-fallout -0.60

Factual acknowledgment of severe vulnerability without press commentary.

"Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS contain a type confusion vulnerability that may allow a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges."

www.yahoo.com ↗ severe-fallout +0.00