CVE-2024-27857
Description
An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
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Out-of-bounds access in Apple products allows remote arbitrary code execution; fixed in iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, tvOS 17.5, and visionOS 1.2.
Vulnerability
CVE-2024-27857 is an out-of-bounds access issue in Apple software that could allow a remote attacker to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability was addressed with improved bounds checking and is fixed in multiple Apple operating systems.
Exploitation
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without authentication. An attacker could craft malicious input designed to trigger the out-of-bounds access when processed by affected software.
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution on the targeted device, potentially allowing the attacker to run arbitrary commands with user privileges.
Mitigation
Apple has released patches for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, and visionOS 1.2. Users are advised to update their devices to these versions to mitigate the risk [1][2].
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Affected products
5Patches
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References
13- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/5nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214102nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214108nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214101nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214102nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214106nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214108nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/120901nvd
- support.apple.com/en-us/120903nvd
- support.apple.com/en-us/120905nvd
- support.apple.com/en-us/120906nvd
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