CVE-2024-27871
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2024-27871 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.6 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-27871?
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.
How severe is CVE-2024-27871?
CVE-2024-27871 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27871?
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-2024-27871?
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