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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-27910
CVE-2020-27910:
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2020-27910 is a security vulnerability discovered in Apple's audio processing components that affects multiple Apple operating systems including macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, and watchOS 7.1. The vulnerability was disclosed in November 2020 and involves an out-of-bounds read issue in the audio processing functionality (Apple Support, Apple Support).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized as an out-of-bounds read issue in the audio processing component that was addressed with improved input validation. When processing maliciously crafted audio files, this vulnerability could be exploited (Apple Support, Apple Support).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted audio files. This means an attacker could potentially execute unauthorized code on the affected system (Apple Support).
Mitigation and workarounds
Apple addressed this vulnerability by implementing improved input validation in the following updates: macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, and watchOS 7.1. Users should update their devices to these versions or later to protect against this vulnerability (Apple Support).
Additional resources
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