CVE-2024-27878

6.7 MEDIUM
Published: July 29, 2024 Modified: November 04, 2025

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app with root privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18
Source: product-security@apple.com
Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.7 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
50th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple