CVE-2024-23259
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2024-23259 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.6 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 17.0, < 17.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 17.0, < 17.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.4 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214081Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-23259?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2024-23259?
CVE-2024-23259 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23259?
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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