Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2024-27818
Published: May 14, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89408
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27818
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OS kernel. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
App Connect Enterprise Certified Container
iPadOS
Apple iOS
App Connect Enterprise Certified Container
How to mitigate CVE-2024-27818
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 14.5 23F79
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.8, 17.5 21F79
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.8 20H343, 17.5 21F79
App Connect Enterprise Certified Container - addressed in versions 12.0.14, 12.14.0
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.8, 17.5 21F79
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.8 20H343, 17.5 21F79
App Connect Enterprise Certified Container - addressed in versions 12.0.14, 12.14.0