CVE-2024-23278

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.5, macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, tvOS 17.4. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
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Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214086 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214081 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214085 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214088 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214085 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/25 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/24 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/22 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23278?
CVE-2024-23278 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23278?
To fix CVE-2024-23278, 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-2024-23278 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23278 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-2024-23278?
CVE-2024-23278 affects Apple tvOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS.
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