CVE-2020-27932VulnerabilityPublished 11/03/2021Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2020-27932: Apple Multiple Products Type Confusion Vulnerability

Affects Apple Multiple ProductsSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 11/03/2021
KEV deadline: 05/03/2022
EPSS: 10.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27932 (opens in a new tab)

Description

A type confusion vulnerability exists in multiple Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. This flaw may allow a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to significant system compromise. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

CVE-2020-27932 is a type confusion vulnerability affecting multiple Apple operating systems: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. The vulnerability allows a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges by exploiting improper type handling. This elevates the attacker's capabilities to the highest privilege level on the device. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios. No detailed version or patch information is available in the provided data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, which can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and persistent control over the affected device. The fact that it has been exploited in the wild underscores its severity and real-world impact.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Apple security advisories for updates and apply any available patches promptly once released.

Weaknesses

CWE-843Type Confusion (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 09:41:24 UTC

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