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CVE-2020-27900

First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(Updated: )

An issue existed in the handling of snapshots. The issue was resolved with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. A malicious application may be able to preview files it does not have access to.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Thijs Alkemade Computest Research Division

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple iOS and macOS<11.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-27900?

    CVE-2020-27900 is a vulnerability found in NSRemoteView that existed in the handling of snapshots.

  • How does CVE-2020-27900 affect macOS Big Sur?

    CVE-2020-27900 affects macOS Big Sur (version up to exclusive 11.0.1).

  • How was CVE-2020-27900 resolved?

    CVE-2020-27900 was resolved with improved permissions logic.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-27900?

    The severity of CVE-2020-27900 is not specified in the provided information.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27900?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-27900 in the reference provided by Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211931

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