CVE-2024-27842: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-27842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS that allows a local app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to an out-of-bounds write issue. This vulnerability affects macOS versions prior to Sonoma 14. 5 and was addressed by Apple through improved input validation and memory handling. Exploitation could lead to complete system compromise with kernel-level access. Apple released macOS Sonoma 14. 5 on May 13, 2024, which includes the official fix for this issue. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. Users are advised to update to macOS Sonoma 14. 5 to remediate this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-27842 is a vulnerability in the macOS kernel where an out-of-bounds write allows an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was resolved by Apple in macOS Sonoma 14.5 through improved input validation and memory handling. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1, indicating a high severity with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires local access with high attack complexity and no user interaction. The vendor advisory confirms the fix is included in macOS Sonoma 14.5 released on May 13, 2024.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-27842 allows a local application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access to sensitive data, system integrity breaches, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released an official fix for this vulnerability in macOS Sonoma 14.5. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory beyond updating to the fixed version.
CVE-2024-27842: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-27842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS that allows a local app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to an out-of-bounds write issue. This vulnerability affects macOS versions prior to Sonoma 14. 5 and was addressed by Apple through improved input validation and memory handling. Exploitation could lead to complete system compromise with kernel-level access. Apple released macOS Sonoma 14. 5 on May 13, 2024, which includes the official fix for this issue. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. Users are advised to update to macOS Sonoma 14. 5 to remediate this vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-27842 is a vulnerability in the macOS kernel where an out-of-bounds write allows an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was resolved by Apple in macOS Sonoma 14.5 through improved input validation and memory handling. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1, indicating a high severity with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires local access with high attack complexity and no user interaction. The vendor advisory confirms the fix is included in macOS Sonoma 14.5 released on May 13, 2024.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-27842 allows a local application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access to sensitive data, system integrity breaches, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released an official fix for this vulnerability in macOS Sonoma 14.5. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory beyond updating to the fixed version.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-26T15:32:28.530Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb825e6bfc5ba1df6e7eb
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:17:30 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:57:03 PM
Views: 18
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