VDB-184620 · CVE-2021-30835 · GCVE-0-2021-30835

Apple macOS ImageIO Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component ImageIO. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-30835. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (affected version not known). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component ImageIO. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 09/20/2021 by Ye Zhang as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-30835 since 04/13/2021. 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. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

04/13/2021 🔍
09/20/2021 +160 days 🔍
09/20/2021 +0 days 🔍
10/19/2021 +29 days 🔍
10/23/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Researcher: Ye Zhang
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30835 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30835
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-184620
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2021 18:37
Updated: 10/23/2021 07:48
Changes: 10/19/2021 18:37 (32), 10/23/2021 07:48 (11)
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