Out-of-bounds write in macOS - CVE-2024-40841
Published: September 16, 2024 / Updated: October 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97333
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40841
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing video files in AppleVA. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted video file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and crash the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.