CVE-2024-23271: High severity Apple macOS Sonoma vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2024
·
Updated

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.3, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3. A malicious website may cause unexpected cross-origin behavior.

Other sources

A malicious website may cause unexpected cross-origin behavior. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Red Hat

Apple Neural Engine. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

CoreCrypto. A timing side-channel issue was addressed with improvements to constant-time computation in cryptographic functions.

— Apple

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

libxpc. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

— Apple

Credit

Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Ian de Marcellus, Mark Bowers, Jubaer Alnazi@@h33tjubaer, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, an anonymous researcher, Wangtaiyu(Zhongfu info), James Lee@@Windowsrcer, fmyy@@binary_fmyy(TIANGONG Team of Legendsec at QI), lime(TIANGONG Team of Legendsec at QI), Koh M. Nakagawa(FFRI Security Inc), Clemens Lang, Ye Zhang(Baidu Security)

Affected Software

35 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.3
14.3
Apple tvOS<17.3
17.3
Apple WatchOS<10.3
10.3
Apple Safari<17.3
17.3
Apple iOS<17.3
17.3
Apple iPadOS<17.3
17.3
Apple Safari<17.3
Apple iPadOS<17.3
Apple iPhone OS<17.3
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.3
Apple tvOS<17.3
Apple WatchOS<10.3
ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src*
ubuntu/webkit2gtk*
ubuntu/qtwebkit-source*
ubuntu/webkitgtk*
ubuntu/webkit2gtk*
ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src*
ubuntu/qtwebkit-source*
ubuntu/webkitgtk*
ubuntu/webkit2gtk*
ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src*
ubuntu/wpewebkit*
ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src*
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.42.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
2.42.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
ubuntu/wpewebkit*
ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src*
debian/webkit2gtk
2.50.6-1~deb12u22.50.6-1~deb12u12.52.6-1~deb13u12.54.0-1~deb13u32.52.6-12.54.2-2
debian/wpewebkit<=2.38.6-1
2.48.3-12.54.2-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.42.5-1~deb12u1
2.42.5-1~deb12u1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.42.5-1
2.42.5-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.42.5-1
2.42.5-1
debian/wpewebkit*
debian/wpewebkit<2.42.5-1
2.42.5-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.42.5-1
2.42.5-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.50.6-1~deb12u2Fixed in 2.50.6-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.52.6-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.54.0-1~deb13u3Fixed in 2.52.6-1Fixed in 2.54.2-2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.48.3-1Fixed in 2.54.2-1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5-1~deb12u1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5-1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5-1
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Sonoma to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.3
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.3

Event History

Apr 24, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 25, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23271?

CVE-2024-23271 is a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing unexpected cross-origin behavior.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23271?

To fix CVE-2024-23271, update your device to the latest software version, specifically iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3, Safari 17.3, tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3, or macOS Sonoma 14.3.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-23271?

CVE-2024-23271 affects Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, Safari, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS prior to the specified updated versions.

4

What type of issue is CVE-2024-23271?

CVE-2024-23271 is classified as a logic issue that can lead to cross-origin problems on affected systems.

5

What are possible consequences of CVE-2024-23271?

If exploited, CVE-2024-23271 may allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, leading to privacy and security breaches.

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