CVE-2024-27882
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2024-27882 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.7.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.6 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-27882?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2024-27882?
CVE-2024-27882 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27882?
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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