Advisory Details

May 20th, 2021

Apple macOS ImageIO DDS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2021-1814
CVSS SCORE	3.3, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS	Apple
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	macOS
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Apple macOS. Interaction with the ImageIO library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the ImageIO framework. Crafted data in a DDS image can trigger a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://support.apple.com/HT212325
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2020-12-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2021-05-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2021-05-20 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	Mickey Jin & Qi Sun of Trend Micro Mobile Security Research Team

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