CVE-2020-27950
Description
A memory initialization issue was addressed. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.1, iOS 12.4.9, watchOS 6.2.9, Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 5.3.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Update. A malicious application may be able to disclose kernel memory.
Summary dbcve.org
This is a kernel memory initialization vulnerability in multiple Apple operating systems (macOS, iOS, watchOS). The issue allows a malicious local application to read kernel memory due to improper memory initialization, potentially exposing sensitive kernel data structures.
Mitigation
Apply the appropriate Apple security updates (Security Update 2020-006, iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, watchOS updates, or macOS updates) to all affected devices. This is a local privilege escalation vulnerability requiring a malicious application to be already running on the device.