CVE-2024-23294: Processing malicious input may lead to code execution in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-23294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS Sonoma that could allow code execution by processing malicious input. The issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code and is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. 4, released on March 7, 2024. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 8, indicating a significant risk if exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory confirms that the fix is included in the official update macOS Sonoma 14. 4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-23294 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS Sonoma where processing malicious input may lead to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is related to improper input validation or handling (CWE-20). Apple addressed this issue by removing the vulnerable code in the macOS Sonoma 14.4 update. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access (AV:L), low complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker who can trick a user into interacting with malicious input to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This could lead to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released an official fix for this vulnerability in macOS Sonoma 14.4. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond installing the update, as the vendor advisory confirms the issue is resolved by removing the vulnerable code.
CVE-2024-23294: Processing malicious input may lead to code execution in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-23294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS Sonoma that could allow code execution by processing malicious input. The issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code and is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. 4, released on March 7, 2024. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 8, indicating a significant risk if exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory confirms that the fix is included in the official update macOS Sonoma 14. 4.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23294 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS Sonoma where processing malicious input may lead to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is related to improper input validation or handling (CWE-20). Apple addressed this issue by removing the vulnerable code in the macOS Sonoma 14.4 update. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access (AV:L), low complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker who can trick a user into interacting with malicious input to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This could lead to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released an official fix for this vulnerability in macOS Sonoma 14.4. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond installing the update, as the vendor advisory confirms the issue is resolved by removing the vulnerable code.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-12T22:22:21.502Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a47596d939959c8022cce
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 6:35:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:09:39 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:54:07 AM
Views: 47
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