CVE-2024-27838

Description

The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17.5, iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, visionOS 1.2, Safari 17.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to fingerprint the user.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple visionOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple tvOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214100 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214108 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214103 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214102 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/5 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27838?
CVE-2024-27838 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27838?
To fix CVE-2024-27838, 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-2024-27838 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27838 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-2024-27838?
CVE-2024-27838 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple visionOS, Apple watchOS, Apple Safari, Apple tvOS.
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