buffer overflow (CVE-2024-27851) #shorts #breaking

CVE

CVE-2024-27851 is a newly discovered security vulnerability classified as a buffer overflow. This type of vulnerability allows attackers to exploit a weakness in the way data is processed in memory, which can lead to the execution of arbitrary code. Affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, Safari, and tvOS, this flaw puts all users of these products at risk. While there have been no specific reported attacks exploiting this vulnerability so far, it is vital for users to be aware of the potential threat it poses.

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CVE database technical details

CVE ID
CVE-2024-27851
Description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, Safari 17.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Provider
apple
CWE / problem types
Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
Affected Software Versions
Apple:iOS and iPadOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '17.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:macOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '14.5', '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:Safari:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '17.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:tvOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '17.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}]
Date Published
2024-06-10T20:56:47.478Z
Last Updated
2025-02-13T17:47:05.396Z