CVE-2024-23278

Name: CVE-2024-23278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-08T02:15:49.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 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, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4. EPSS estimates a 0.50% 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, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

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	>= 13.0, < 13.6.5
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.4
Apple	Tvos	< 17.4
Apple	Watchos	< 10.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120880
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120881
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120882
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, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/25Mailing 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
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214085Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214086Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214088Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214081
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214082
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214085Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214086
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214088

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23278?

How severe is CVE-2024-23278?

CVE-2024-23278 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23278?

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-2024-23278?

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Source: NVD / NIST