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Apple macOS AppKit PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

2021-08-0900:00:00
hjy79425575
www.zerodayinitiative.com
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apple macos
appkit
pdf file parsing
out-of-bounds read
information disclosure
vulnerability
remote attackers
appkit library
crafted data
pdf file
allocated data structure
arbitrary code

EPSS

0.001

Percentile

51.1%

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Apple macOS. Interaction with the AppKit library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the AppKit framework. Crafted data in a PDF file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

EPSS

0.001

Percentile

51.1%