CVE-2020-27942 (GCVE-0-2020-27942)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-09-08 14:55 – Updated: 2024-08-04 16:25
VLAI
EPSS
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Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327 | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Security Update - Catalina |
Affected:
unspecified , < 2021
(custom)
|
guessed |
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