Apple Mac OS X up to 10.11.1 QuickLook memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.11.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component QuickLook. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-7107. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.11.1 (Operating System). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component QuickLook. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

QuickLook in Apple iOS before 9.2 and OS X before 10.11.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted iWork file.

The weakness was shared 12/08/2015 as HT205637 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-7107 since 09/16/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/15/2024). The advisory points out:

A memory corruption issue existed in the handling of iWork files. This issue was addressed through improved memory handling.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 87321 (Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Updates 2015-005 / 2015-008)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124389 (Apple Mac OS X v10.11.2 and Security Update 2015-008 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2015-12-08-3)).

Upgrading to version 10.11.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (87321) and SecurityFocus (BID 49124†). The entries VDB-58334, VDB-78550, VDB-78551 and VDB-79541 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 87321
Nessus Name: Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Updates 2015-005 / 2015-008)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mac OS X 10.11.2

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205637
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-7107 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7107
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79584
SecurityFocus: 49124
SecurityTracker: 1034344

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2015 14:05
Updated: 11/15/2024 19:42
Changes: 12/09/2015 14:05 (40), 04/29/2018 00:00 (24), 06/29/2022 16:54 (2), 06/29/2022 17:00 (1), 11/15/2024 19:42 (22)
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