Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. An attacker that has already achieved kernel code execution may be able to bypass kernel memory protections.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.7.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.5 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 1.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120898
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120899
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120900
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120906
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214100Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214102Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214105Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214107Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214108Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-27840?
CVE-2024-27840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1...
How severe is CVE-2024-27840?
CVE-2024-27840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.