HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2024-23296

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
3/6/2024
Patch Due Date
3/27/2024
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
3/5/2024

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23296?

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

Is CVE-2024-23296 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-23296 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 3/27/2024.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-23296?

CVE-2024-23296 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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