CVE-2024-45306: heap-buffer-overflow in Vim

Published Sep 2, 2024
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Updated

Accounts. A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling.

Other sources

APFS. This issue was addressed through improved state management.

— Apple

Apple Account. The issue was addressed with improved handling of protocols.

— Apple

Apple Software Restore. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

AppleGraphicsControl. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

Credit

CVE-2024-45306, Seunghyun Lee, Brendon Tiszka(Google Project Zero), linjy(HKUS3Lab), chluo(WHUSecLab), Xiangwei Zhang(Tencent Security YUNDING LAB), Gary Kwong, Tashita Software Security, Lukas Bernhard, an anonymous researcher, Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e), Hossein Lotfi@@hosselot(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Junsung Lee(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), sohybbyk, CVE-2024-45490, Andrew James Gonzalez, Dragon Fruit Security (Davis Dai, ORAC 落云, Frank Du cooperative discovery), Abhay Kailasia@@abhay_kailasia(C), Rakeshkumar Talaviya, Tomomasa Hiraiwa, Talal Haj Bakry(Mysk Inc), Tommy Mysk@@mysk_co(Mysk Inc), Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative), Rei@@reizydev, Kenneth Chew, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Bistrit Dahal, Ye Zhang@@VAR10CK(Baidu Security), Joseph Ravichandran@@0xjprx(MIT CSAIL), 风沐云烟@@binary_fmyy, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Jacob Braun, Micheal Chukwu, Smi1e@@Smi1eSEC, Benjamin Hornbeck(ZUSO ART), Skadz@@skadz108(ZUSO ART), Chi Yuan Chang(ZUSO ART), taikosoup, Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Kandji), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Kandji), D4m0n, CertiK SkyFall Team, Dillon Franke(Google Project Zero), Michael Cohen, D’Angelo Gonzalez(CrowdStrike), Rodolphe BRUNETTI@@eisw0lf(Lupus Nova), Kirin@@Pwnrin, 7feilee, Ben Roeder, Bohdan Stasiuk@@Bohdan_Stasiuk, Halle Winkler, Politepix (theoffcuts.org), Amy@@asentientbot, Claudio Bozzato(Cisco Talos), Francesco Benvenuto(Cisco Talos), Rodolphe BRUNETTI@@eisw0lf, Politepix theoffcuts.org, Trent Lloyd@@lathiat, Hyerean Jang, Taehun Kim, Youngjoo Shin, Meng Zhang (鲸落)(NorthSea), 神罚@@Pwnrin, CVE-2016-1246, CVE-2023-31484, CVE-2023-31486, CVE-2023-47100, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, Yokesh Muthu K, Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(OffSec), Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Microsoft), Jonathan Bar Or@@yo_yo_yo_jbo(Microsoft)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim>=9.1.0038<9.1.0707
Apple visionOS<2.2
2.2
Apple WatchOS<11.2
11.2
Apple tvOS<18.2
18.2
Apple iOS<18.2
18.2
Apple iPadOS<18.2
18.2
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.7.2
14.7.2
Apple macOS Ventura<13.7.2
13.7.2
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.2
15.2
debian/vim<2:9.1.0709-1
2:9.1.0709-1
debian/vim<2:9.1.0709-1
2:9.1.0709-1
debian/vim
2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-22:9.1.1230-2+deb13u12:9.2.0858-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade visionOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.7.2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Ventura to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.7.2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.1.0709-1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2Fixed in 2:9.1.1230-2Fixed in 2:9.1.1230-2+deb13u1Fixed in 2:9.2.0858-1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.0038
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.0707
  13. Configuration

    Enable hardened runtime.

    Apple Software hardened runtime = enabled
  14. Configuration

    Use HTTPS when sending information over the network.

    Network communications protocol = HTTPS
  15. Compensating control

    Sanitize logging and redact sensitive or private data from log entries.

Event History

Sep 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45306?

CVE-2024-45306 is categorized as a significant vulnerability affecting various Apple operating systems and Vim.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45306?

To fix CVE-2024-45306, update your affected software to the latest version provided by Apple or Vim, specifically versions above the listed vulnerable releases.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-45306?

CVE-2024-45306 affects several Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, and Vim versions between 9.1.0038 and 9.1.0707.

4

What type of issue is described in CVE-2024-45306?

CVE-2024-45306 describes a logic issue that was resolved through improved file handling, state management, and memory handling.

5

Is there a risk if I do not patch CVE-2024-45306?

Failing to patch CVE-2024-45306 could leave your systems vulnerable to exploitation due to the underlying logic flaw.

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