Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-27848?
CVE-2024-27848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-27848?
CVE-2024-27848 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27848?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.