Advisory Details

August 6th, 2024

Apple macOS Metal Framework KTX Image Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2024-27802
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 Metal framework is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the Metal framework. Crafted data in a KTX image can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. 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/HT214106
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2023-12-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2024-08-06 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	Meysam Firouzi @R00tkitsmm

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