CVE-2024-23270

Name: CVE-2024-23270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-08T02:15:49.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23270 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 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, tvOS 17.4. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, tvOS 17.4. 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

0.28%

19.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipad Os	< 17.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.4
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.7.4
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.5
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.4
Apple	Tvos	< 17.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120882
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120884
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120886
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120893
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120895
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/22Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/23Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/25Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214081Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214083Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214085Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214086Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214081
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214083
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214085
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214086

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23270?

How severe is CVE-2024-23270?

CVE-2024-23270 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23270?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-23270?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST