Advisory Details

October 31st, 2024

Apple SceneKit Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1444
ZDI-CAN-25204

CVE ID CVE-2024-44218
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Apple
AFFECTED PRODUCTS SceneKit
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Apple macOS. Interaction with the Scenekit framework is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.

The specific flaw exists within the Scenekit framework. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an array. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute 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/en-us/121564
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-08-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-10-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-10-31 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
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