CVE-2024-27818
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2024-27818 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 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.8 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 17.0, < 17.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 17.0, < 17.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.5 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/10Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12Mailing List
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214100Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-27818?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-27818?
CVE-2024-27818 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27818?
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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