CVE-2024-27820: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution in Apple Safari
CVE-2024-27820 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari that may allow arbitrary code execution when processing web content. The issue is related to improper memory handling and has been addressed by Apple through improved memory management. This vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms including Safari 17. 5, iOS 16. 7. 8 and 17. 5, iPadOS 16. 7. 8 and 17. 5, macOS Sonoma 14.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-27820 is a memory handling vulnerability in Apple Safari that could lead to arbitrary code execution when processing web content. Apple fixed this issue by improving memory handling in Safari 17.5 and corresponding updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Apple’s official advisories confirm that patches are available in the listed OS and Safari versions. No active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device by processing crafted web content in Safari. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches addressing this vulnerability in Safari 17.5, iOS 16.7.8 and 17.5, iPadOS 16.7.8 and 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, and watchOS 10.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official updates.
CVE-2024-27820: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution in Apple Safari
Description
CVE-2024-27820 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari that may allow arbitrary code execution when processing web content. The issue is related to improper memory handling and has been addressed by Apple through improved memory management. This vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms including Safari 17. 5, iOS 16. 7. 8 and 17. 5, iPadOS 16. 7. 8 and 17. 5, macOS Sonoma 14.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-27820 is a memory handling vulnerability in Apple Safari that could lead to arbitrary code execution when processing web content. Apple fixed this issue by improving memory handling in Safari 17.5 and corresponding updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Apple’s official advisories confirm that patches are available in the listed OS and Safari versions. No active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device by processing crafted web content in Safari. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches addressing this vulnerability in Safari 17.5, iOS 16.7.8 and 17.5, iPadOS 16.7.8 and 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, and watchOS 10.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-26T15:32:28.523Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a3b63ff58c9332ff097dc
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 5:44:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:14:22 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 9:08:24 AM
Views: 95
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