CVE-2024-27840

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.7, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5. An attacker that has already achieved kernel code execution may be able to bypass kernel memory protections.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple visionOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
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/HT214107 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214105 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/HT214102 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214107 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214102 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214104 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214105 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214100 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214108 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/5 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27840?
CVE-2024-27840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27840?
To fix CVE-2024-27840, 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-2024-27840 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27840 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-2024-27840?
CVE-2024-27840 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple visionOS, Apple watchOS, Apple tvOS.
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