CVE-2024-27886: macos — Fix

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.7. An unprivileged app may be able to log keystrokes in other apps including those using secure input mode.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-783 CWE-783

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120895 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/41

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27886? +

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.7. An unprivileged app may be able to log keystrokes in other apps including those using secure input mode. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-27886? +

CVE-2024-27886 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27886? +

CVE-2024-27886 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-2024-27886? +

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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