How severe is CVE-2020-27925?

CVE-2020-27925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27925 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27925?

CVE-2020-27925 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27925?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-27925 published?

CVE-2020-27925 was published on 2020-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27925

CVE-2020-27925 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2020-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue existed in the handling of incoming calls. The issue was addressed with additional state checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. A user may answer two calls simultaneously without indication they have answered a second call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27925?: An issue existed in the handling of incoming calls. The issue was addressed with additional state checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. A user may answer two calls simultaneously without indication they have answered a second call.
How severe is CVE-2020-27925?: CVE-2020-27925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27925 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27925?: CVE-2020-27925 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27925?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27925 published?: CVE-2020-27925 was published on 2020-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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