iOS 17.5 and Later Fix Path Handling Issue That Could Leak Sensitive User Data
CVE-2024-27821
Key Information:
- Vendor
Apple
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 14 May 2024
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What is CVE-2024-27821?
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.

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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.
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References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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First article discovered by CybersecurityNews
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved