CVE-2024-27852: ipados — Fix

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved client ID handling for alternative app marketplaces. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5. A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to distribute a script that tracks users on other webpages.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipados	< 17.5
apple	iphone_os	< 17.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27852? +

A privacy issue was addressed with improved client ID handling for alternative app marketplaces. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5. A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to distribute a script that tracks users on other webpages. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-27852? +

CVE-2024-27852 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27852? +

CVE-2024-27852 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27852? +

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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