CVE-2024-23215: Medium severity Apple macOS Sonoma vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2024
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Updated

An issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Other sources

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

— Apple

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

Credit

Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Ian de Marcellus, Mark Bowers, Jubaer Alnazi@@h33tjubaer, Kirin@@Pwnrin, 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

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.3
14.3
Apple tvOS<17.3
17.3
Apple WatchOS<10.3
10.3
Apple iOS<17.3
17.3
Apple iPadOS<17.3
17.3
Apple iPadOS<17.3
Apple iPhone OS<17.3
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.3
Apple tvOS<17.3
Apple WatchOS<10.3

Event History

Jan 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23215?

The severity of CVE-2024-23215 is high due to the potential access to user-sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23215?

To fix CVE-2024-23215, update your device to macOS Sonoma 14.3, watchOS 10.3, tvOS 17.3, iOS 17.3 or iPadOS 17.3.

3

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2024-23215?

CVE-2024-23215 affects Apple macOS versions prior to 14.3, and Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS versions prior to their respective 17.3 or 10.3 releases.

4

Is any user action required for CVE-2024-23215?

Yes, users must update their devices to the fixed versions to mitigate the vulnerability associated with CVE-2024-23215.

5

Can CVE-2024-23215 allow unauthorized data access?

Yes, CVE-2024-23215 may allow unauthorized apps to access user-sensitive data.

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