CVE-2024-27816

Name: CVE-2024-27816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T15:13:04.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27816 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5. An attacker may be able to access user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.5
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.5
Apple	Tvos	< 17.5
Apple	Watchos	< 10.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/10Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/16Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/17Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214102Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214102Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214104Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27816?

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5. An attacker may be able to access user data.

How severe is CVE-2024-27816?

CVE-2024-27816 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27816?

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-2024-27816?

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Source: NVD / NIST