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CVE-2020-27898

First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(Updated: )

A denial of service issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. An attacker may be able to bypass Managed Frame Protection.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Stephan Marais University of JohannesburgStephan Marais University of Johannesburg

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.1
11.1
Apple Catalina
Apple Mojave
Apple macOS<11.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-27898?

    CVE-2020-27898 is a Wi-Fi vulnerability that allows for a denial of service attack with improved state handling.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27898?

    CVE-2020-27898 affects macOS Big Sur versions up to 11.1 and macOS Catalina and Mojave.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-27898?

    To fix CVE-2020-27898, update your macOS to version 11.1 or newer.

  • Is there a reference for CVE-2020-27898?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-27898 at the following references: [Apple Support - HT212011](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011) and [Apple Support - HT211931](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931).

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