Remote code execution in Apple iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU87785

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1580

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website to address vulnerability in CoreMedia and WebRTC components of Apple iOS and iPadOS.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 17.0 - 17.4 21E217

Apple iOS: 17.0 21A326 - 17.4 21E217

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214097

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.