CVE-2024-27878 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Q: What is CVE-2024-27878?

CVE-2024-27878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-27878?

CVE-2024-27878 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27878?

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

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-27878?

CVE-2024-27878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

How severe is CVE-2024-27878?

CVE-2024-27878 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27878?

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