OMENWAVE modelled vulnerability-chaining pathways

CVE-2020-27930

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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. Processing a maliciously crafted font may lead to arbitrary code execution.

7.8
CVSS High
22.0%
EPSS p98
YES
In CISA KEV

Data as of 2 Nov 2026 · NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS

Why chaining, at machine speed

Defenders still triage vulnerabilities one CVE at a time, while increasingly automated attackers combine them at machine speed. Omenwave models the plausible pathways by which this CVE could be chained with others — surfacing them for research and awareness, with evidence for each step.

Modelled capability profile
Kill-chain stage
EXECUTION
Requires
NONE access, LOCAL vector, user interaction
Grants
USER access
Capabilities
code execution
Model confidence
high · CVSS 3.1
Top plausible next hops
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The source lands the attacker on the host (code execution or an established foothold), which satisfies the destination's requirement for local access.

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The source lands the attacker on the host (code execution or an established foothold), which satisfies the destination's requirement for local access.

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The source lands the attacker on the host (code execution or an established foothold), which satisfies the destination's requirement for local access.

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Modelled plausible chaining potential derived from public CVE metadata (CVSS, CWE, CPE). Not a confirmed real-world exploit chain and contains no exploitation detail. For research and awareness only.

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