CVE-2024-27861: An application may be able to read restricted memory in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-27861 is a medium severity vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may be able to read restricted memory due to improper memory handling. This issue has been addressed and fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. The vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service but can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-27861) affects Apple macOS and involves an application potentially reading restricted memory areas, classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). The issue arises from insufficient memory handling controls. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The confidentiality impact is high, while integrity and availability impacts are none. The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15 through improved memory handling.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and the ability to trick a user into interaction could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive memory contents that should be restricted. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. Users and administrators should update to macOS Sequoia 15 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-27861: An application may be able to read restricted memory in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-27861 is a medium severity vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may be able to read restricted memory due to improper memory handling. This issue has been addressed and fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. The vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service but can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-27861) affects Apple macOS and involves an application potentially reading restricted memory areas, classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). The issue arises from insufficient memory handling controls. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The confidentiality impact is high, while integrity and availability impacts are none. The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15 through improved memory handling.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and the ability to trick a user into interaction could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive memory contents that should be restricted. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. Users and administrators should update to macOS Sequoia 15 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-26T15:32:28.540Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a2de9f0ba78a050536e70
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 4:46:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:19:46 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:42:28 AM
Views: 50
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