#VU97374 Out-of-bounds read in macOS - CVE-2024-27861
Published: September 17, 2024 / Updated: September 25, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97374
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27861
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in AppleVA. A local application can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1281/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1280/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1278/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1277/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1276/