CVE-2024-27829

Name: CVE-2024-27829
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T15:13:06.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27829 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 macOS Sonoma 14.5. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. Processing a file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

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

0.64%

45.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-788

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106Vendor 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-2024-27829?

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. Processing a file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2024-27829?

CVE-2024-27829 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27829?

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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Source: NVD / NIST