Apple macOS up to 12.0 AppleScript out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS up to 12.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component AppleScript. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-30876. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 12.0 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component AppleScript. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads 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 shared 10/25/2021 by Jeremy Brown and hjy79425575 as HT212869 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-30876. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The advisory points out:

Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected application termination or disclosure of process memory

Upgrading to version 12.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

12.0

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

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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Upgrade: macOS 12.0.1

Timelineinfo

04/13/2021 🔍
10/25/2021 +195 days 🔍
10/25/2021 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2021 +2 days 🔍
10/31/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212869
Researcher: Jeremy Brown, hjy79425575
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30876 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30876
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-185514
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2021 08:51
Updated: 10/31/2021 12:29
Changes: 10/27/2021 08:51 (19), 10/27/2021 08:55 (28), 10/31/2021 12:29 (2)
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