Out-of-bounds read in macOS - CVE-2024-23264

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87225

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23264

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Affected software:
macOS

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Metal Framework library when parsing PVR files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PVR file, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214083
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-404/