Vulnerability identifier: #VU53365
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within CoreBluetooth subsystem. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system but requires physical proximity.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.15 19A583 - 10.15.2 19C57, 10.14 18A391 - 10.14.6 18G2022, 10.13 17A365 - 10.13.6 17G10021
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210919
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.