HTTP: Apple XAR Archive Parsing Arbitrary File Write

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apple XAR command. A successful attack can lead to local file inclusion.

Extended Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. Unpacking a maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to write arbitrary files.

Affected Products

Apple mac_os_x

Short Name
HTTP:STC:APPLE-XAR-PARSING-LFI
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apple Arbitrary Archive CVE-2021-30833 File Parsing Write XAR
Release Date
11/30/2021
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3640
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Apple

CVSS Score

4.3

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