CVE-2024-23225:CVE-2024-23225 is a vulnerability in Apple’s iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS that allows an attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability to bypass kernel memory protections, potentially leading to exploitation.

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This vulnerability is characterized as a memory corruption issue that was addressed with improved validation. It affects various versions of Apple operating systems, specifically those prior to iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4, and iPadOS 17.4. The vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges to exploit kernel memory protections, leading to high integrity and availability impacts. Apple has acknowledged reports that this issue may have been actively exploited in the wild.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2024-23225
  • Vendor: Apple
  • Affected Products:
    • iOS and iPadOS (versions < 17.4 and < 16.7)
    • macOS (versions < 12.7.4 for 12.x, < 13.6.5 for 13.x, < 14.4 for 14.x)
    • tvOS (versions < 17.4)
    • visionOS (versions < 1.1)
    • watchOS (versions < 10.4)
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • CVSS Score: 7.8 (High)
  • Impact: High integrity, high availability, and high confidentiality impact.

Remediation

To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2024-23225, users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions of the affected operating systems:

  • iOS and iPadOS: Update to version 16.7.6 or 17.4 or later.
  • macOS: Update to version 12.7.4 or later for 12.x, 13.6.5 or later for 13.x, and 14.4 or later for 14.x.
  • tvOS: Update to version 17.4 or later.
  • visionOS: Update to version 1.1 or later.
  • watchOS: Update to version 10.4 or later.

Users should regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to ensure their devices are protected against known vulnerabilities.

References

  1. Apple Support - HT214081
  2. Apple Support - HT214082
  3. Apple Support - HT214083
  4. Apple Support - HT214088
  5. Apple Support - HT214084
  6. Apple Support - HT214086
  7. Apple Support - HT214085
  8. Apple Support - HT214087
  9. Full Disclosure Mailing List - March 19, 2024
  10. Full Disclosure Mailing List - March 18, 2024
  11. Full Disclosure Mailing List - March 21, 2024
  12. Full Disclosure Mailing List - March 25, 2024
  13. Full Disclosure Mailing List - March 24, 2024
  14. Full Disclosure Mailing List - March 22, 2024
  15. Full Disclosure Mailing List - March 23, 2024
  16. Full Disclosure Mailing List - March 26, 2024
  17. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Early Warning

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Armis Alert Date
Mar 5, 2024
CISA KEV Date
Mar 6, 2024
1day early

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing: Medium
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance: Medium
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Educational Services: Low
    Educational Services
  4. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  5. Public Administration: Low
    Public Administration
  6. Retail Trade: Low
    Retail Trade
  7. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  8. Finance and Insurance: Low
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Transportation & Warehousing: Low
    Transportation & Warehousing
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  12. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  13. Information: Low
    Information
  14. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  16. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  17. Construction: Low
    Construction
  18. Mining: Low
    Mining
  19. Utilities: Low
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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