Memory Handling Vulnerability in macOS Products by Apple
CVE-2024-23209

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
macOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Apple’s macOS Sonoma, specifically originating from inadequate memory handling during the processing of web content. This flaw could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, enabling malicious actors to manipulate system resources or gain unauthorized access to critical system functions. The issue has been addressed with recent updates in macOS Sonoma 14.3, emphasizing the importance of keeping systems updated to mitigate risks associated with such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 14.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214061
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/36

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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