CVE-2024-27873

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118 release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27873?
CVE-2024-27873 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27873?
To fix CVE-2024-27873, 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-2024-27873 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27873 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-2024-27873?
CVE-2024-27873 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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