CVE-2024-27802: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-27802 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution. The underlying issue is an out-of-bounds read caused by insufficient input validation. Apple has addressed this vulnerability with improved input validation and memory handling. The fix is included in iOS 16. 7. 8, iPadOS 16. 7. 8, iOS 17. 5, and iPadOS 17. 5 releases.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-27802 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted file. This memory safety issue could result in unexpected application termination or allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation and memory handling flaws. Apple has released official fixes in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5 to address this issue by improving input validation and memory management. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting a high severity with local attack vector requiring user interaction but no privileges. The vendor advisory is the authoritative source confirming the patch availability and remediation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a local attacker to cause unexpected app termination or execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. This could lead to compromise of the device or user data. However, exploitation requires local access and user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches for this vulnerability in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-27802: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-27802 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution. The underlying issue is an out-of-bounds read caused by insufficient input validation. Apple has addressed this vulnerability with improved input validation and memory handling. The fix is included in iOS 16. 7. 8, iPadOS 16. 7. 8, iOS 17. 5, and iPadOS 17. 5 releases.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-27802 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted file. This memory safety issue could result in unexpected application termination or allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation and memory handling flaws. Apple has released official fixes in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5 to address this issue by improving input validation and memory management. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting a high severity with local attack vector requiring user interaction but no privileges. The vendor advisory is the authoritative source confirming the patch availability and remediation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a local attacker to cause unexpected app termination or execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. This could lead to compromise of the device or user data. However, exploitation requires local access and user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches for this vulnerability in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-26T15:32:28.517Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb81fe6bfc5ba1df6e540
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:31 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:12:03 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:48:07 PM
Views: 19
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