MEDIUM · 6.3

CVE-2024-27840

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...

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

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 16.7.8
AppleIphone Os< 16.7.8
AppleMacos>= 12.0, < 12.7.5
AppleTvos< 17.5
AppleVisionos< 1.2
AppleWatchos< 10.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.