CVE-2024-27880: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-27880 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved input validation and fixed in iOS 17. 7, iPadOS 17. 7, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18, among other Apple operating systems. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 5 and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability by causing app crashes. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can be triggered by processing a specially crafted file, leading to unexpected application termination. Apple fixed the issue by improving input validation in iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and other related Apple operating systems. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, affecting availability only.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause denial of service through unexpected app termination, impacting availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official Apple updates iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and corresponding updates for other Apple platforms as these contain the official fix. Users should update their devices to these versions to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2024-27880: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-27880 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved input validation and fixed in iOS 17. 7, iPadOS 17. 7, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18, among other Apple operating systems. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 5 and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability by causing app crashes. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can be triggered by processing a specially crafted file, leading to unexpected application termination. Apple fixed the issue by improving input validation in iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and other related Apple operating systems. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, affecting availability only.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause denial of service through unexpected app termination, impacting availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official Apple updates iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and corresponding updates for other Apple platforms as these contain the official fix. Users should update their devices to these versions to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-26T15:32:28.543Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a2de9f0ba78a050536e96
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 4:46:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:21:29 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:33:09 AM
Views: 50
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