Apple macOS AudioToolboxCore AIFF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
May 27th, 2020
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Apple macOS. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the AudioToolboxCore module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211170
Disclosure Timeline
- 2020-03-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2020-05-27 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Yu Zhou(@yuzhou6666)
