(Pwn2Own) Apple Safari B3 JIT Compiler Integer Underflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Apple Safari. 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 B3 JIT compiler. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer underflow that causes an incorrect optimization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://support.apple.com/en-la/120896
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-03-26 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-02-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-02-24 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Manfred Paul (@_manfp)
