CVE-2024-23296

Known Exploited

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
KEV Since 
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214081 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214088 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214086 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214087 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/18 third party advisory mailing list
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/26 third party advisory mailing list
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214107 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/11 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/13 third party advisory mailing list
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214100 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23296?
CVE-2024-23296 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23296?
To fix CVE-2024-23296, 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-2024-23296 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2024-23296 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. 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-2024-23296?
CVE-2024-23296 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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