iOS 17.5 and Later Fix Path Handling Issue That Could Leak Sensitive User Data

CVE-2024-27821
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Key Information

Vendor
Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
Watch OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🔴 Public PoC

Summary

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. A shortcut may output sensitive user data without consent.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 17.5

macOS < 14.5

watchOS < 10.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)
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