Out-of-bounds write in macOS - CVE-2023-42902
Published: December 11, 2023 / Updated: February 27, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84055
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-42902
Install updates from vendor's website.