CVE-2020-27942 | Vulnetix

CVE-2020-27942 PUBLISHED

Reported by apple · Published September 8, 2021

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.

Fixed versions

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Package	Ecosystem	Fixed in
Security Update - Catalina	Apple	2021
mac_os_x	apple	10.15.5, 10.14.5

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Security Update - Catalina	unspecified
Apple	Security Update - Catalina	*

Timeline

Apr 27, 2021 CVE Published
Sep 9, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Apr 4, 2026 Security Advisory
Sep 1, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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