CVE-2024-27862: macos DoS — Fix

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. Enabling Lockdown Mode while setting up a Mac may cause FileVault to become unexpectedly disabled.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.4

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27862? +

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. Enabling Lockdown Mode while setting up a Mac may cause FileVault to become unexpectedly disabled. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.4 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-27862? +

CVE-2024-27862 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.4 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27862? +

CVE-2024-27862 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27862? +

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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