CVE-2024-23259

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214081 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23259?
CVE-2024-23259 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23259?
To fix CVE-2024-23259, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-23259 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23259 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-23259?
CVE-2024-23259 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS.
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