CVE-2024-27826

Name: CVE-2024-27826
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-29T23:15:10.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27826 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 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.5. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.5. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.5
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.7.6
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.8
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.5
Apple	Tvos	< 17.5
Apple	Visionos	< 1.3
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
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120915
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/23Mailing 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/en-us/HT214118Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214123Vendor 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
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214123

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27826?

How severe is CVE-2024-27826?

CVE-2024-27826 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27826?

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-2024-27826?

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Source: NVD / NIST