#VU55206 Out-of-bounds write in macOS - CVE-2021-30787
Published: July 22, 2021 / Updated: August 6, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55206
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30787
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Intel Graphics Driver in process_token_BindQueryStoreRegisterToMemoryList within the AppleIntelKBLGraphics kext. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger an out-of-bounds write and cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.