CVE-2024-23300: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution in Apple GarageBand
CVE-2024-23300 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple GarageBand that could allow processing a maliciously crafted file to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This issue affects GarageBand versions prior to 10. 4. 11 on macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma. Apple addressed the vulnerability by improving memory management in GarageBand 10. 4. 11, which was released on March 12, 2024. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 8, indicating high severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-23300 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in Apple GarageBand that could be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted file. This flaw may lead to unexpected app termination or enable arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability was fixed in GarageBand version 10.4.11 through improved memory management. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8 (High), with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The fix was released by Apple on March 12, 2024, for macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma. No public exploits are known at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the GarageBand application to crash unexpectedly. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The impact is rated high based on the CVSS score of 7.8. However, exploitation requires local access and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released GarageBand version 10.4.11 which addresses this vulnerability with improved memory management. Users should update to GarageBand 10.4.11 on macOS Ventura or macOS Sonoma to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-23300: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution in Apple GarageBand
Description
CVE-2024-23300 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple GarageBand that could allow processing a maliciously crafted file to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This issue affects GarageBand versions prior to 10. 4. 11 on macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma. Apple addressed the vulnerability by improving memory management in GarageBand 10. 4. 11, which was released on March 12, 2024. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 8, indicating high severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23300 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in Apple GarageBand that could be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted file. This flaw may lead to unexpected app termination or enable arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability was fixed in GarageBand version 10.4.11 through improved memory management. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8 (High), with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The fix was released by Apple on March 12, 2024, for macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma. No public exploits are known at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the GarageBand application to crash unexpectedly. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The impact is rated high based on the CVSS score of 7.8. However, exploitation requires local access and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released GarageBand version 10.4.11 which addresses this vulnerability with improved memory management. Users should update to GarageBand 10.4.11 on macOS Ventura or macOS Sonoma to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-12T22:22:21.502Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a47596d939959c8022cee
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 6:35:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:10:27 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:58:40 AM
Views: 43
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