CVE-2024-27837

Name: CVE-2024-27837
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T15:13:07.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27837 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. A local attacker may gain access to Keychain items.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-280

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-2024-27837?

A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. A local attacker may gain access to Keychain items.

How severe is CVE-2024-27837?

CVE-2024-27837 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27837?

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-2024-27837?

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Source: NVD / NIST