Apple macOS up to 11.0.1 NSRemoteView sandbox

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple macOS up to 11.0.1. This affects an unknown function of the component NSRemoteView. Executing a manipulation can lead to sandbox. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-27901. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS up to 11.0.1 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component NSRemoteView. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sandbox vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-265. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 12/14/2020 by Thijs Alkemade as HT212011 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-27901. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1611 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. The advisory points out:

A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions

Upgrading to version 11.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sandbox
CWE: CWE-265 / CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 11.1

Timelineinfo

10/27/2020 🔍
12/14/2020 +48 days 🔍
12/14/2020 +0 days 🔍
12/15/2020 +1 days 🔍
12/18/2020 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212011
Researcher: Thijs Alkemade
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-27901 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-27901
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-166306
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/15/2020 15:08
Updated: 12/18/2020 08:05
Changes: 12/15/2020 15:08 (18), 12/15/2020 15:12 (29), 12/18/2020 08:05 (4)
Complete: 🔍
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