Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Apple's macOS and iOS Products
CVE-2024-27856

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
TV OS
Visionos
Safari
iOS And iPad OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability in various Apple products allows an attacker to process a specially crafted file, potentially leading to unexpected app termination or unauthorized arbitrary code execution. This flaw was addressed through enhanced validation checks and has been rectified in recent software updates across devices including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Safari, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Users are encouraged to update their systems to the latest versions to mitigate any risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 16.7

iOS and iPadOS < 17.5

macOS < 14.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120906
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120896

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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