GarageBand Fixes Use-After-Free Vulnerability to Prevent Malicious Code Execution

Summary

CVE-2024-23300 is a use-after-free vulnerability that impacts Apple's GarageBand software, which has been fixed in version 10.4.11. The vulnerability could potentially allow for arbitrary code execution when processing a malicious file, posing a risk of unexpected app termination or unauthorized code execution. While there are no known exploits in the wild at this time, users are urged to update their software to the fixed version to prevent potential exploitation. This is a rare instance of Apple issuing an urgent security update for a single app, highlighting the severity of the vulnerability.

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BEAMSTART

CVE-2024-23300

Apple releases urgent security update for Mac: CVE-2024-23300

News Summary: Apple rarely issues updates for a single security issue, let alone for one that only impacts a single app. So, what do Mac users need to know about CVE-2024-23300? - Forbes (United States)

9 months ago

Newstral

CVE-2024-23300

Forbes: «Apple Suddenly Issues Urgent Security Update For Mac: CVE-2024-23300»

«Apple rarely issues updates for a single security issue, let alone for one that only impacts a single app. So, what do Mac users need to know about CVE-2024-23300?»

9 months ago

Forbes

CVE-2024-23300

Apple Suddenly Issues Urgent Security Update For Mac: CVE-2024-23300

Apple rarely issues updates for a single security issue, let alone for one that only impacts a single app. So, what do Mac users need to know about CVE-2024-23300?

9 months ago

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