CVE-2020-27938
First published: Mon Dec 14 2020(Updated: )
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.
Credit: product-security@apple.com Tim Michaud @TimGMichaud LeviathanTim Michaud @TimGMichaud Leviathan
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Big Sur | <11.1 | 11.1 |
| Apple Catalina | ||
| Apple Mojave | ||
| Apple Mac OS X | <11.2.0 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <11.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147 (Advisory)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2020-27914
- CVE-2020-27915
- CVE-2020-27936
- CVE-2020-27903
- CVE-2020-27941
- CVE-2020-29621
- CVE-2020-29610
- CVE-2020-27910
- CVE-2020-9943
- CVE-2020-9944
- CVE-2020-27916
- CVE-2020-27906
- CVE-2020-27948
- CVE-2020-27908
- CVE-2020-9960
- CVE-2020-10017
- CVE-2020-27922
- CVE-2020-10001
- CVE-2020-27946
- CVE-2020-9962
- CVE-2020-27952
- CVE-2020-9956
- CVE-2020-27931
- CVE-2020-27943
- CVE-2020-27944
- CVE-2020-29624
- CVE-2020-29608
- CVE-2020-10002
- CVE-2020-27947
- CVE-2020-29612
- CVE-2020-9978
- CVE-2020-27939
- CVE-2020-29625
- CVE-2020-29615
- CVE-2020-29616
- CVE-2020-27924
- CVE-2020-29618
- CVE-2020-29611
- CVE-2020-29617
- CVE-2020-29619
- CVE-2020-27912
- CVE-2020-27923
- CVE-2020-27919
- CVE-2020-10015
- CVE-2020-27897
- CVE-2020-27907
- CVE-2020-9974
- CVE-2020-10016
- CVE-2020-9967
- CVE-2020-9975
- CVE-2020-27921
- CVE-2020-27949
- CVE-2020-29620
- CVE-2020-27911
- CVE-2020-27920
- CVE-2020-27926
- CVE-2020-10014
- CVE-2020-10010
- CVE-2020-29633
- CVE-2020-29614
- CVE-2020-13520
- CVE-2020-9972
- CVE-2020-13524
- CVE-2020-10004
- CVE-2020-27901
- CVE-2020-27938
- CVE-2020-10007
- CVE-2020-10012
- CVE-2020-27896
- CVE-2020-10009
- CVE-2020-29623
- CVE-2020-15969
- CVE-2020-27898
- CVE-2021-1761
- CVE-2021-1797
- CVE-2020-27945
- CVE-2021-1760
- CVE-2021-1747
- CVE-2021-1776
- CVE-2021-1759
- CVE-2021-1772
- CVE-2021-1792
- CVE-2021-1787
- CVE-2021-1786
- CVE-2020-27937
- CVE-2021-1802
- CVE-2021-1791
- CVE-2021-1790
- CVE-2021-1775
- CVE-2021-1758
- CVE-2021-1783
- CVE-2021-1741
- CVE-2021-1743
- CVE-2021-1773
- CVE-2021-1778
- CVE-2021-1736
- CVE-2021-1785
- CVE-2021-1766
- CVE-2021-1818
- CVE-2021-1742
- CVE-2021-1746
- CVE-2021-1754
- CVE-2021-1774
- CVE-2021-1777
- CVE-2021-1793
- CVE-2021-1737
- CVE-2021-1738
- CVE-2021-1744
- CVE-2021-1779
- CVE-2021-1757
- CVE-2020-27904
- CVE-2021-1764
- CVE-2021-1782
- CVE-2021-1750
- CVE-2021-1781
- CVE-2021-1771
- CVE-2021-1762
- CVE-2021-1763
- CVE-2021-1767
- CVE-2021-1745
- CVE-2021-1753
- CVE-2021-1768
- CVE-2021-1751
- CVE-2020-25709
- CVE-2019-20838
- CVE-2020-14155
- CVE-2020-15358
- CVE-2021-1769
- CVE-2021-1788
- CVE-2021-1765
- CVE-2021-1801
- CVE-2021-1789
- CVE-2021-1871
- CVE-2021-1870
- CVE-2021-1799
- CVE-2021-30869
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27938?
CVE-2020-27938 is a logic issue in Power Management that has been addressed with improved state management.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27938?
CVE-2020-27938 affects macOS Big Sur version 11.2 exclusively.
How can I fix CVE-2020-27938?
To fix CVE-2020-27938, update your macOS Big Sur to version 11.2.
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