Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple TV for Windows - CVE-2024-44157

 

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple TV for Windows - CVE-2024-44157

Published: October 14, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98444
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2024-44157
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple TV for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing video files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and crash the application.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-44157

Install updates from vendor's website.

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