Security readout for executives and security teams
This Apple kernel flaw can let a malicious application run code with kernel privileges, which can mean full device compromise. Apple fixed it across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS releases. Because CISA lists it as known exploited, unpatched Apple endpoints should be treated as urgent exposure. Exposure is likely on Apple devices not updated to the named fixed releases: macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS/iPadOS 14.2, iOS 12.4.9, watchOS 7.1, 6.2.9, 5.3.9, and listed Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra updates. The bundle does not provide exact vulnerable version ranges. High priority. Known exploitation plus kernel-level impact justifies rapid verification and remediation, especially for executive, developer, and privileged-user Apple devices. Mitigation focus: Prioritize Apple devices that cannot confirm the listed fixed releases.; Apply the relevant Apple security update for each operating system family.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211928CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211940CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211944CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211945CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211946CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211947CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-27932CVE reference · government-resource
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