#VU65682 Out-of-bounds read in macOS - CVE-2021-30962
Published: July 21, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU65682
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30962
CWE-ID: CWE-125
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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in CoreAudio component when parsing files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted audio file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and disclose personal information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.