CVE-2024-27818: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-27818 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Sonoma 14. 5. It involves an out-of-bounds write issue in the kernel that could allow an attacker to cause unexpected app termination or execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The vulnerability was addressed by Apple through improved input validation and memory handling. A fix is available in iOS 16. 7. 8, iPadOS 16. 7. 8, iOS 17. 5, iPadOS 17.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-27818 is a kernel-level vulnerability in Apple operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sonoma) caused by an out-of-bounds write due to insufficient input validation. This flaw can lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, potentially allowing an attacker to fully compromise the affected device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (high severity), with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Apple has released official patches in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 to address this issue by improving input validation and memory handling.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to cause unexpected app termination or execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on affected Apple devices. This could lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and control over the device. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms and versions prior to the patched releases. There are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official security updates that address this vulnerability in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation actions are specified by Apple beyond installing the provided patches.
CVE-2024-27818: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-27818 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Sonoma 14. 5. It involves an out-of-bounds write issue in the kernel that could allow an attacker to cause unexpected app termination or execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The vulnerability was addressed by Apple through improved input validation and memory handling. A fix is available in iOS 16. 7. 8, iPadOS 16. 7. 8, iOS 17. 5, iPadOS 17.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-27818 is a kernel-level vulnerability in Apple operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sonoma) caused by an out-of-bounds write due to insufficient input validation. This flaw can lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, potentially allowing an attacker to fully compromise the affected device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (high severity), with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Apple has released official patches in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 to address this issue by improving input validation and memory handling.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to cause unexpected app termination or execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on affected Apple devices. This could lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and control over the device. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms and versions prior to the patched releases. There are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official security updates that address this vulnerability in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation actions are specified by Apple beyond installing the provided patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-26T15:32:28.520Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb821e6bfc5ba1df6e678
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:14:08 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:57:26 PM
Views: 22
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