Apple ImageIO buffer overflow leading to arbitrary code execution
CVE-2023-41064 is a buffer overflow in Apple’s ImageIO/Image I/O image-processing component. According to Apple, processing a maliciously crafted image can trigger the flaw and lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple states the issue was addressed through improved memory handling. The vulnerability affected supported Apple platforms prior to the fixes in iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1, iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.9, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.10. Apple reported that it was aware of in-the-wild exploitation. Supporting context ties the issue to the BLASTPASS exploit chain, in which malicious PassKit attachments containing crafted images were reportedly delivered via iMessage to achieve zero-click compromise on fully patched iPhones running iOS 16.6.
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A buffer overflow in Apple ImageIO on macOS Ventura that can allow arbitrary code execution when processing a maliciously crafted image; Apple noted reports of active exploitation.
A buffer overflow in Apple ImageIO where processing a maliciously crafted image can lead to arbitrary code execution; Apple notes reports of active exploitation.
A high-severity vulnerability affecting the third-party open-source project libwebp, impacting affected TeamViewer products.
A buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple's ImageIO affecting macOS Ventura that could allow arbitrary code execution when processing a maliciously crafted image.
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