SB2021092205 - Remote code execution in Apple macOS
Published: September 22, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021092205
Severity
Critical
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in in macOS Finder when processing custom URI schemes, such as File:// or fIle://. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file with inetloc extension, send it as an email attachment, trick the victim to open the email and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.