#VU27193 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS

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#VU27193 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS

Published: April 22, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU27193
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing email in the iOS MobileMail. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted email message, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system. No user interaction is required to execute arbitrary code.

Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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