#VU95293 Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2024-27857
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95293
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
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
External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1119/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1118/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1117/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1116/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1115/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1114/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1113/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1112/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1111/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1110/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1109/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1108/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1107/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1180/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1179/
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.
