CVE-2024-27841
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2024-27841 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 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 Sonoma 14.5. EPSS estimates a 0.44% 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 Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.5 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/10Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- 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/HT214101Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-27841?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2024-27841?
CVE-2024-27841 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27841?
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-2024-27841?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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