CVE-2020-27950 Apple Multiple Products: software flaw
In plain words: A mistake in the software that attackers have found a way to abuse. Depends on the product — see the description and the vendor advisory.
Confirmed exploited by CISA on · US federal patch deadline May 3, 2022
What to do
- Install Apple's security update for Multiple Products. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships.
- Turn on automatic updates for the operating system and for Office, PDF and archive apps.
- Be careful with unexpected attachments — documents, .zip/.rar files and shortcuts are common bait.
- Use a normal (non-admin) account day to day and keep built-in protection like Microsoft Defender on.
Who is affected
Could reach you. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.
What's at risk: Your files, saved passwords and accounts. Many of these let a program that is already running gain full administrator control.
The details
- Official name
- Apple Multiple Products Memory Initialization Vulnerability
- Product
- Apple Multiple Products
- CISA description
- Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS contain a memory initialization vulnerability that may allow a malicious application to disclose kernel memory.
- Type of flaw
- Software flaw (CWE-665)
- Confirmed exploited
- Nov 3, 2021
- US federal patch deadline
- May 3, 2022
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Questions about CVE-2020-27950
Is CVE-2020-27950 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-27950 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Nov 3, 2021, which means there is reliable evidence of real-world attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27950?
Install Apple's security update for Multiple Products. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships. Turn on automatic updates for the operating system and for Office, PDF and archive apps.
Am I affected by CVE-2020-27950?
Only if you use Apple Multiple Products. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.