Vulnerability identifier: #VU95293

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: CVE-2024-27857

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 in Metal. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted KTX file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 14.0 23A344 - 14.4.1 23E224

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1119/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1118/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1117/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1116/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1115/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1114/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1113/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1112/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1111/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1110/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1109/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1108/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1107/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1180/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1179/

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Q & A

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.