CVE-2024-27848

HIGH
Published Jun 10, 2024 Modified Apr 2, 2026 CWE-863 CWE-277

Description

This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
CWE-277 CWE-277

Affected Products

Vendor Product
apple ipados
apple iphone_os
apple macos

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27848? +
This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-27848? +
CVE-2024-27848 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27848? +
CVE-2024-27848 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27848? +
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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