CVE-2024-27863: A local attacker may be able to determine kernel memory layout in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-27863 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the kernel of Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS that could allow a local attacker to determine the kernel memory layout. This issue was addressed by Apple through improved private data redaction for log entries. The vulnerability affects devices running versions prior to iOS 17. 6, iPadOS 17. 6, and watchOS 10. 6. Apple has released official patches in these versions to mitigate the issue. The CVSS score is 5. 5, indicating a medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-27863 is a local information disclosure vulnerability in the kernel of Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. It allows a local attacker to potentially determine the kernel memory layout due to insufficient redaction of private data in log entries. Apple fixed this issue by improving the redaction of sensitive information in logs. The fix is included in iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6. This vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No exploits are currently known in the wild.
Potential Impact
A local attacker with limited privileges may be able to gain information about the kernel memory layout, which could aid in further attacks such as bypassing security protections. The confidentiality impact is high, but there is no direct impact on integrity or availability. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches addressing this vulnerability in iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is a local information disclosure issue fixed by improved log data redaction, no additional mitigations are specifically recommended beyond applying the official updates.
CVE-2024-27863: A local attacker may be able to determine kernel memory layout in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-27863 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the kernel of Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS that could allow a local attacker to determine the kernel memory layout. This issue was addressed by Apple through improved private data redaction for log entries. The vulnerability affects devices running versions prior to iOS 17. 6, iPadOS 17. 6, and watchOS 10. 6. Apple has released official patches in these versions to mitigate the issue. The CVSS score is 5. 5, indicating a medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-27863 is a local information disclosure vulnerability in the kernel of Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. It allows a local attacker to potentially determine the kernel memory layout due to insufficient redaction of private data in log entries. Apple fixed this issue by improving the redaction of sensitive information in logs. The fix is included in iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6. This vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No exploits are currently known in the wild.
Potential Impact
A local attacker with limited privileges may be able to gain information about the kernel memory layout, which could aid in further attacks such as bypassing security protections. The confidentiality impact is high, but there is no direct impact on integrity or availability. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches addressing this vulnerability in iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is a local information disclosure issue fixed by improved log data redaction, no additional mitigations are specifically recommended beyond applying the official updates.
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: 690a3b65ff58c9332ff09f1e
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 5:44:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:19:58 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:36:18 AM
Views: 81
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