CVE-2024-23274 Privilege escalation in macOS

High 8.4 Published Updated

An injection flaw in macOS allows a local app to elevate privileges, requiring an update to the operating system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-23274?

CVE-2024-23274 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

Weakness: CWE-74, CWE-75

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23274?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23274?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23274 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-23274 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23274 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w9w-6vpx-x9q3.

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