Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU89419

Improper authentication in macOS - CVE-2024-27834

Published: May 14, 2024 / Updated: February 24, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89419

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27834

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in within the webKit component. A remote attacker can bypass pointer authentication.

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