CVE-2024-27885
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2024-27885 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214105Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214107Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214105Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214107Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-27885?
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2024-27885?
CVE-2024-27885 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27885?
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-2024-27885?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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