CVE-2024-23225: Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2024
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, watchOS 10.4. An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

Other sources

Accessibility. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

— Apple

Accessibility. This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks.

— Apple

Admin Framework. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

Airport. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

— Apple

AppKit. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

Credit

CVE-2024-23225, koocola, an anonymous researcher, ali yabuz, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Meysam Firouzi@@R00tkitsmm(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), @@08Tc3wBB(Jamf), CVE-2024-23283, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, CVE-2023-48795, CVE-2023-51384, CVE-2023-51385, Pedro Tôrres@@t0rr3sp3dr0, Bohdan Stasiuk@@Bohdan_Stasiuk, Harsh Tyagi, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), CVE-2024-23296, Lyra Rebane (rebane2001), Matej Rabzelj, CVE-2024-23238, Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, luckyu@@uuulucky, K宝(Fudan University), LFY@@secsys(Fudan University), Lewis Hardy, Bistrit Dahal, CVE-2024-23241, CVE-2024-23242, Joshua Jewett@@JoshJewett33, Matthew Loewen, Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH sponsored by Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, anbu1024(SecANT), Pwn2car, James Lee@@Windowsrcer, Johan Carlsson (joaxcar), Georg Felber, Marco Squarcina, Junsung Lee(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Zhenjiang Zhao(pangu team), Qianxin(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), (CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Amir Bazine(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Karsten König(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun, Lyutoon, Mr.R, Murray Mike, CVE-2024-23235, Xinru Chi(Pangu Lab), m4yfly with TianGong Team(Legendsec at Qi'anxin Group), Guilherme Rambo(Best Buddy Apps), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(OffSec), CVE-2024-23205, CVE-2022-48554, Marc Newlin(SkySafe), Brian McNulty, Stephan Casas, CVE-2024-23291, Koh M. Nakagawa(FFRI Security Inc), Meng Zhang (鲸落)(NorthSea), Jubaer Alnazi@@h33tjubaer, Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Clemens Lang, Patrick Reardon, CVE-2024-23220, scj643, Om Kothawade, Cristian Dinca(Computer Science), Romania

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Multiple Products
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.4
14.4
Apple tvOS<17.4
17.4
Apple WatchOS<10.4
10.4
Apple visionOS<1.1
1.1
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.4
12.7.4
Apple macOS Ventura<13.6.5
13.6.5
Apple iOS<17.4
17.4
Apple iPadOS<17.4
17.4
Apple iOS<16.7.6
16.7.6
Apple iPadOS<16.7.6
16.7.6
Apple iPadOS<16.7.6
Apple iPadOS>=17.0<17.4
Apple iPhone OS<16.7.6
Apple iPhone OS>=17.0<17.4
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.7.4
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6.5
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.4
Apple tvOS<17.4
Apple visionOS<1.1
Apple WatchOS<10.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade visionOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.7.4
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Ventura to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.6.5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.6.5
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.4
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.4
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.6
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.6
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.4
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Monterey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.7.4
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Sonoma to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.4
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.4
  16. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Mar 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Weakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 6, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
News Published
via The Register·05:01 PM
News Published
via The Register·05:06 PM
Mar 7, 2024
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 8, 2026
News Published
via The Register·10:25 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23225?

CVE-2024-23225 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to bypass kernel memory protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23225?

To fix CVE-2024-23225, update your device to the latest version, either iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4, or iPadOS 17.4.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23225?

CVE-2024-23225 affects Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and macOS versions specified in the advisory.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2024-23225 allow for remote attacks?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-23225 could allow an attacker with kernel read and write capabilities to bypass security protections.

5

When was CVE-2024-23225 disclosed?

CVE-2024-23225 was disclosed and addressed in updates released by Apple in early 2024.

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