CVE-2024-27821

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. A shortcut may output sensitive user data without consent.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.60% Top 20%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/10 mailing list
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214104 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/16 mailing list
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27821?
CVE-2024-27821 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27821?
To fix CVE-2024-27821, 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-2024-27821 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-27821 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-27821?
CVE-2024-27821 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS.
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