CVE-2024-27861 Information disclosure in macOS
An application can read restricted memory due to improper memory handling, potentially exposing sensitive data to attackers.
- 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-2024-27861?
CVE-2024-27861 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 16 Sep 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 macOS Sequoia 15. An application may be able to read restricted memory.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27861?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27861?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27861 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-27861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27861 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3q47-272x-vrfj.