Vulnerability identifier: #VU81142
Vulnerability risk: Low
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-787
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Bluetooth implementation. An attacker with physical proximity to the system can send specially crafted traffic to trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940
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.