CVE-2024-23296
HighExploitedPublic exploitA memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.
Published May 15, 2024 · Updated Apr 2, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-23296 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Ipados (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), macOS (Apple) and 4 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 5, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 16.7.8, Iphone OS 16.7.8, macOS 12.7.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.4%
Higher than 72.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, watchOS 10.4. 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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 6, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 16.7.8 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 16.7.8 |
| macOSApple | See advisory | 12.7.6 |
| tvOSApple | See advisory | 17.4 |
| visionOSApple | See advisory | 1.1 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
16.7.8
Iphone OS
16.7.8
macOS
12.7.6, 13.6.7, 14.4
tvOS
17.4
visionOS
1.1
watchOS
10.4
iOS and iPadOS
16.7.8, 17.4
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 5, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 6, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 6, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 6, 2024
Publicly disclosed
May 15, 2024
Last updated
Apr 2, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/18
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/24
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/25
FAQ
Common Questions.
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.
Affected: Ipados (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); macOS (Apple), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 5, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Mar 6, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 27, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 16.7.8, Iphone OS 16.7.8, macOS 12.7.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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