Memory Handling Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2024-23212

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
macOS
iOS and iPadOS
tvOS
watchOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2024

Summary

A memory handling vulnerability exists in Apple's operating systems, potentially allowing an application to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This issue affects a range of products including watchOS, tvOS, iOS, iPadOS, and various macOS versions. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in the latest updates, reinforcing the importance of keeping systems up-to-date to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized code execution.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 17.3

iOS and iPadOS < 16.7

macOS < 13.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214059
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214063

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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