#VU84055 Out-of-bounds write in macOS - CVE-2023-42902

 

#VU84055 Out-of-bounds write in macOS - CVE-2023-42902

Published: December 11, 2023 / Updated: February 27, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU84055
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42902
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HEIC files within the VTDecoderXPCService process in AppleGraphicsControl. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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