About the security content of Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave

This document describes the security content of Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave.

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Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave

Released November 12, 2020

FontParser

Available for: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted font may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.

Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2020-27930: Google Project Zero

Kernel

Available for: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6

Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.

Description: A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling.

CVE-2020-27932: Google Project Zero

Kernel

Available for: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6

Impact: A malicious application may be able to disclose kernel memory. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.

Description: A memory initialization issue was addressed.

CVE-2020-27950: Google Project Zero

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