CVE-2024-23296

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, watchOS 10.4. An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Mar 6, 2024 Remediation due: Mar 27, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipados	< 16.7.8
apple	ipados	17.0 — 17.4
apple	iphone_os	< 16.7.8
apple	iphone_os	17.0 — 17.4
apple	macos	12.0 — 12.7.6
apple	macos	13.0 — 13.6.7
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.4
apple	tvos	< 17.4
apple	visionos	< 1.1
apple	watchos	< 10.4

References

Advisories & Patches

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/18 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/24 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/25 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/26 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/11 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/13 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-23296

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23296? +

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, watchOS 10.4. An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-23296? +

CVE-2024-23296 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23296? +

CVE-2024-23296 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, tvos, visionos, watchos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23296? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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