Apple tvOS CoreGraphics out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple tvOS. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component CoreGraphics. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-1776. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple tvOS (Digital Media Player) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component CoreGraphics. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 02/01/2021 by Ivan Fratric as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-1776 since 12/08/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/08/2020 🔍
02/01/2021 +55 days 🔍
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04/03/2021 +61 days 🔍
05/04/2025 +1492 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Researcher: Ivan Fratric
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-1776 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1776
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172326
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 12:15
Updated: 05/04/2025 02:20
Changes: 04/03/2021 12:15 (33), 04/09/2021 12:15 (9), 06/29/2024 14:01 (23), 05/04/2025 02:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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