CVE-2024-23213: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 22, 2024
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Updated

Apple Neural Engine. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

CoreCrypto. A timing side-channel issue was addressed with improvements to constant-time computation in cryptographic functions.

— Apple

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

libxpc. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

— Apple

Mail Search. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

— Apple

NSSpellChecker. A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files.

— Apple

Credit

Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Ian de Marcellus, Mark Bowers, Jubaer Alnazi@@h33tjubaer, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, an anonymous researcher, Wangtaiyu(Zhongfu info), James Lee@@Windowsrcer, fmyy@@binary_fmyy(TIANGONG Team of Legendsec at QI), lime(TIANGONG Team of Legendsec at QI), Koh M. Nakagawa(FFRI Security Inc), Clemens Lang, Ye Zhang(Baidu Security)

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
debian/webkit2gtk<=2.36.4-1~deb10u1, <=2.38.6-0+deb10u1, <=2.42.2-1~deb11u1, <=2.42.2-1~deb12u1
2.42.5-1~deb11u12.42.5-1~deb12u12.42.5-12.44.1-1
debian/wpewebkit<=2.38.6-1~deb11u1, <=2.38.6-1
2.42.5-12.44.1-1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.42.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
2.42.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.42.5-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
2.42.5-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.42.5
2.42.5
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.3
14.3
Apple tvOS<17.3
17.3
Apple WatchOS<10.3
10.3
Apple Safari<17.3
17.3
Apple iOS<17.3
17.3
Apple iPadOS<17.3
17.3
Apple iOS<16.7.5
16.7.5
Apple iPadOS<16.7.5
16.7.5
Apple Safari<17.3
Apple iPadOS>16.0<16.7.5
Apple iPadOS>17.0<17.3
Apple iPhone OS>16.0<16.7.5
Apple iPhone OS>17.0<17.3
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.3
Apple tvOS<17.3
Apple WatchOS<10.3

Event History

Jan 23, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:31 PM
Description
Mar 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23213?

CVE-2024-23213 has been rated as high severity due to its potential exploitability and impact on affected software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23213?

To fix CVE-2024-23213, update the affected software to the latest patched versions as specified in the remediation.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-23213?

CVE-2024-23213 affects multiple software products, including Safari, macOS Sonoma, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and specific versions of WebKit and WPE WebKit.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23213?

CVE-2024-23213 is a timing side-channel vulnerability related to improper memory handling and constant-time computation in cryptographic functions.

5

How can I verify if I am affected by CVE-2024-23213?

You can verify if you are affected by CVE-2024-23213 by checking if your version of the impacted software matches any of the versions listed in the vulnerability report.

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