buffer overflow (CVE-2024-27828) #shorts #breaking

CVE

CVE-2024-27828 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting several Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS. This vulnerability was published in June 2024 and is not an unknown threat. Although no specific exploit tools or targets have been mentioned, it can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This serious flaw can impact any user of the affected Apple systems, giving hackers significant control over compromised devices.

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CVE database technical details

CVE ID
CVE-2024-27828
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Provider
apple
CWE / problem types
An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Affected Software Versions
Apple:iOS and iPadOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '17.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:visionOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '1.2', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:watchOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '10.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:tvOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '17.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}]
Date Published
2024-06-10T20:56:36.605Z
Last Updated
2025-02-13T17:46:52.635Z