SB2024032608 - Remote code execution in Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 



SB2024032608 - Remote code execution in Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

Published: March 26, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024032608
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1580)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the AV1 decoder when decoding videos with large frame size. A remote attacker can trick the victim to play a specially crafted video file, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.