CVE-2024-27825 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app can bypass certain Privacy preferences on Intel-based Macs due to a downgrade issue, requiring an OS upgrade to fix.
- 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-2024-27825?
CVE-2024-27825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 13 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
Weakness: CWE-277
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27825?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27825?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27825 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-27825 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27825 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wxc5-mwv4-h4hh.