CVE-2024-27872 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2024-27872?

CVE-2024-27872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-27872?

CVE-2024-27872 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Vulnerability Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-61

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-27872?

CVE-2024-27872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.

How severe is CVE-2024-27872?

CVE-2024-27872 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.