Advisory Details

September 25th, 2024

Apple macOS VideoToolbox Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1285
ZDI-CAN-24142

CVE ID CVE-2024-44154
CVSS SCORE 4.3, AV:N/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. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of MOV files in the VTDecoderXPCService process. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-05-02 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-09-25 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-09-25 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
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