CVE-2024-23212

Name: CVE-2024-23212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-23T01:15:11.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23212 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	> 16.0, < 16.7.5
Apple	Ipados	> 17.0, < 17.3
Apple	Iphone Os	> 16.0, < 16.7.5
Apple	Iphone Os	> 17.0, < 17.3
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.7.3
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.4
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.3
Apple	Tvos	< 17.3
Apple	Watchos	< 10.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120304
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120305
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120306
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120307
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120309
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120310
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120311
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/33Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/34Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/36Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/38Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/39Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/40Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214055Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214057Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214059Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214060Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214061Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214063Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214058
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214061
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214063

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23212?

How severe is CVE-2024-23212?

CVE-2024-23212 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23212?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST