#VU48980 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apple iOS - CVE-2020-27951

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48980

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27951

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to operating system does not properly impose security restrictions. A locally installed application can violate authentication policy and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 12.4 16G77 - 12.4.9 16H5

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212004

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.