CVE-2024-23278: Code Injection

Published Mar 5, 2024
·
Updated

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

Other sources

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

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions.

— Apple

Credit

an anonymous researcher, 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, 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, Meng Zhang (鲸落)(NorthSea), Jubaer Alnazi@@h33tjubaer, Clemens Lang, scj643, CVE-2024-23220, Om Kothawade, Cristian Dinca(Computer Science), Romania, Koh M. Nakagawa(FFRI Security Inc), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security)

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.4
14.4
Apple tvOS<17.4
17.4
Apple WatchOS<10.4
10.4
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>=13.0<13.6.5
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.4
Apple tvOS<17.4
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·01:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 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-2024-23278?

CVE-2024-23278 is a security vulnerability that could allow an app to escape its sandbox, which classifies it as a potentially critical issue.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23278?

To remediate CVE-2024-23278, update your device to macOS Ventura 13.6.5, macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, or tvOS 17.4.

3

What versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2024-23278?

CVE-2024-23278 affects iOS versions up to and including 16.7.6.

4

Is CVE-2024-23278 present in macOS?

Yes, CVE-2024-23278 affects macOS versions prior to 13.6.5 and 14.4.

5

What kinds of devices are impacted by CVE-2024-23278?

CVE-2024-23278 impacts various Apple devices including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs running vulnerable software versions.

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