CVE-2024-23258: Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-23258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS Sonoma and visionOS affecting the ImageIO component. It involves a buffer overflow caused by improper memory handling when processing images, which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple addressed this issue with improved memory handling and input validation in macOS Sonoma 14. 4 and visionOS 1. 1. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 8, indicating a significant risk if exploited. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is fixed in the specified OS versions, and users are advised to update to these releases to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-23258 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ImageIO component of Apple macOS Sonoma and visionOS. The flaw arises from improper memory handling during image processing, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Apple fixed this vulnerability by improving memory handling and input validation in macOS Sonoma 14.4 and visionOS 1.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with local attack vector and low attack complexity. The vendor advisory confirms the fix and recommends updating to the patched OS versions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access and user interaction to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability affects the ImageIO component responsible for image processing. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The impact is rated high due to the possibility of arbitrary code execution and the associated consequences.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in macOS Sonoma 14.4 and visionOS 1.1. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond updating to the fixed versions, as the vendor advisory confirms the issue is addressed with improved memory handling and input validation.
CVE-2024-23258: Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-23258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS Sonoma and visionOS affecting the ImageIO component. It involves a buffer overflow caused by improper memory handling when processing images, which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple addressed this issue with improved memory handling and input validation in macOS Sonoma 14. 4 and visionOS 1. 1. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 8, indicating a significant risk if exploited. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is fixed in the specified OS versions, and users are advised to update to these releases to mitigate the risk.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23258 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ImageIO component of Apple macOS Sonoma and visionOS. The flaw arises from improper memory handling during image processing, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Apple fixed this vulnerability by improving memory handling and input validation in macOS Sonoma 14.4 and visionOS 1.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with local attack vector and low attack complexity. The vendor advisory confirms the fix and recommends updating to the patched OS versions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access and user interaction to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability affects the ImageIO component responsible for image processing. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The impact is rated high due to the possibility of arbitrary code execution and the associated consequences.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in macOS Sonoma 14.4 and visionOS 1.1. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond updating to the fixed versions, as the vendor advisory confirms the issue is addressed with improved memory handling and input validation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-12T22:22:21.488Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a47536d939959c8022859
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 6:34:59 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:05:03 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:39:11 AM
Views: 45
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