CVE-2024-23265: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 5, 2024
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Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. 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 app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.

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

Xinru Chi(Pangu Lab), an anonymous researcher, 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, Pedro Tôrres@@t0rr3sp3dr0, CVE-2024-23235, CVE-2024-23225, koocola, 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, 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, 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

20 affected componentsFixes available
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<16.7.6
16.7.6
Apple iPadOS<16.7.6
16.7.6
Apple iOS<17.4
17.4
Apple iPadOS<17.4
17.4
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

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
Mar 7, 2024
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23265?

CVE-2024-23265 is a memory corruption vulnerability that has been addressed with improved locking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23265?

To fix CVE-2024-23265, update your device to macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, or other affected versions listed.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-23265?

CVE-2024-23265 affects multiple systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Monterey, macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

4

What versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-23265?

Versions vulnerable to CVE-2024-23265 include iOS and iPadOS up to 16.7.6, macOS up to 12.7.4, and other specified versions.

5

Is there a risk of exploitation for CVE-2024-23265?

Yes, CVE-2024-23265 may allow an app to cause unexpected system behavior, which can pose a security risk.

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