Vulnerability identifier: #VU53357
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing JPEG images within the AppleVPA framework. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted JPEG file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.15 19A583 - 10.15.5 19F101, 10.14 18A391 - 10.14.6 18G5033, 10.13 17A365 - 10.13.6 17G13035
External links
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1182/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.