CVE-2024-23249: Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-23249 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS Sonoma where processing a file may lead to denial-of-service or potential disclosure of memory contents. The issue was addressed by Apple with improved memory handling and is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. 4. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 2, indicating medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue is resolved in the latest update.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-23249 affects macOS Sonoma and involves improper memory handling when processing certain files, which could cause denial-of-service conditions or potentially expose memory contents. Apple fixed this vulnerability by improving memory handling in macOS Sonoma 14.4. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-404 (Improper Resource Shutdown or Release). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.2 with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, but high availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the affected macOS system to crash or become unresponsive (denial-of-service) or potentially disclose contents of memory. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact beyond possible memory disclosure. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.4 which includes a fix for this vulnerability through improved memory handling. Users and administrators should apply this official update to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-23249: Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-23249 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS Sonoma where processing a file may lead to denial-of-service or potential disclosure of memory contents. The issue was addressed by Apple with improved memory handling and is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. 4. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 2, indicating medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue is resolved in the latest update.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23249 affects macOS Sonoma and involves improper memory handling when processing certain files, which could cause denial-of-service conditions or potentially expose memory contents. Apple fixed this vulnerability by improving memory handling in macOS Sonoma 14.4. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-404 (Improper Resource Shutdown or Release). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.2 with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, but high availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the affected macOS system to crash or become unresponsive (denial-of-service) or potentially disclose contents of memory. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact beyond possible memory disclosure. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.4 which includes a fix for this vulnerability through improved memory handling. Users and administrators should apply this official update to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-12T22:22:21.486Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a47526d939959c80226f1
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 6:34:58 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:03:41 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:45:15 AM
Views: 44
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