CVE-2024-27812: Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service in Apple visionOS
CVE-2024-27812 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple visionOS related to processing web content that may lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The issue stems from a logic flaw in file handling within WebKit, the web content engine used by visionOS. Apple addressed this vulnerability in visionOS version 1. 2 by improving file handling to prevent the DoS. No exploitation in the wild is currently known, and the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability by causing application or system unavailability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-27812 is a logic issue in the WebKit component of Apple visionOS that can cause a denial-of-service when processing certain web content. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption). It was fixed in visionOS 1.2 through improved file handling mechanisms. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to availability. The vendor advisory confirms the fix is included in visionOS 1.2, released June 10, 2024.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause denial-of-service conditions on Apple visionOS devices by crashing or terminating applications processing malicious web content. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. The vulnerability could disrupt user experience or availability of affected applications or services relying on WebKit for web content rendering.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released visionOS 1.2, which includes an official fix for CVE-2024-27812 by improving file handling in WebKit. Users and administrators should update affected Apple visionOS devices to version 1.2 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official update.
CVE-2024-27812: Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service in Apple visionOS
Description
CVE-2024-27812 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple visionOS related to processing web content that may lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The issue stems from a logic flaw in file handling within WebKit, the web content engine used by visionOS. Apple addressed this vulnerability in visionOS version 1. 2 by improving file handling to prevent the DoS. No exploitation in the wild is currently known, and the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability by causing application or system unavailability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-27812 is a logic issue in the WebKit component of Apple visionOS that can cause a denial-of-service when processing certain web content. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption). It was fixed in visionOS 1.2 through improved file handling mechanisms. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to availability. The vendor advisory confirms the fix is included in visionOS 1.2, released June 10, 2024.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause denial-of-service conditions on Apple visionOS devices by crashing or terminating applications processing malicious web content. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. The vulnerability could disrupt user experience or availability of affected applications or services relying on WebKit for web content rendering.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released visionOS 1.2, which includes an official fix for CVE-2024-27812 by improving file handling in WebKit. Users and administrators should update affected Apple visionOS devices to version 1.2 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-26T15:32:28.519Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb821e6bfc5ba1df6e62b
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:13:16 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:51:00 PM
Views: 21
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