CVE-2024-23222

Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.3, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, tvOS 17.3, visionOS 1.0.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. This fix associated with the Coruna exploit was shipped in iOS 17.3 on January 22, 2024. This update brings that fix to devices that cannot update to the latest iOS version.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Jan 23, 2024 Remediation due: Feb 13, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-843 CWE-843

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	safari	< 17.3
apple	ipados	< 15.8.7
apple	ipados	16.0 — 16.7.5
apple	ipados	17.0 — 17.3
apple	iphone_os	< 15.8.7
apple	iphone_os	16.0 — 16.7.5
apple	iphone_os	17.0 — 17.3
apple	macos	12.0 — 12.7.3
apple	macos	13.0 — 13.6.4
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.3
apple	tvos	< 17.3
apple	visionos	< 1.0.2

References

Advisories & Patches

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/6 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/34 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/40 https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/US43EQFC2IS66EA2CPAZFH2RQ6WD7PKF/ https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-23222

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23222? +

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.3, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, tvOS 17.3, visionOS 1.0.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. This fix associated with the Coruna exploit was shipped in iOS 17.3 on January 22, 2024. This update brings that fix to devices that cannot update to the latest iOS version. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-23222? +

CVE-2024-23222 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23222? +

CVE-2024-23222 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, safari, tvos, visionos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23222? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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