Apple iCloud up to 12.4 on Windows ImageIO Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple iCloud up to 12.4 on Windows. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component ImageIO. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-30779. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple iCloud up to 12.4 on Windows (Cloud Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component ImageIO. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 08/16/2021 by Jzhu and Ye Zhang as HT212607 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-30779. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution

Upgrading to version 12.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

This issue was addressed with improved checks.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iCloud 12.5

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04/13/2021 🔍
08/16/2021 +125 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212607
Researcher: Jzhu, Ye Zhang
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30779 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30779
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-181100

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2021 15:41
Updated: 08/21/2021 09:03
Changes: 08/18/2021 15:41 (14), 08/18/2021 15:42 (4), 08/18/2021 15:45 (28), 08/21/2021 09:03 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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