CVE-2024-23270 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS
An app can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to improper memory handling in Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-23270?
CVE-2024-23270 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os, published on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, tvOS 17.4. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23270?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23270?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-23270 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23270 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipad Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rxr-8xrx-9rf3.