What is the severity of CVE-2024-27869?

CVE-2024-27869 has been rated with a moderate severity due to the potential for an app to record the screen without user notification.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27869?

To fix CVE-2024-27869, update your device to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.

What software is affected by CVE-2024-27869?

CVE-2024-27869 affects iOS versions up to 18.0, iPadOS versions up to 18.0, and macOS versions up to 15.0.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-27869 on user privacy?

CVE-2024-27869 poses a risk to user privacy as it allows apps to record the screen without any visual indicator.

When was CVE-2024-27869 discovered?

CVE-2024-27869 was disclosed in 2024 and has since been addressed by Apple with updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-27869

high

7.5

CWE

16/9/2024

12/12/2024

CVE-2024-27869: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to record the screen without an indicator.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPadOS	<18.0
Apple iPhone OS	<18.0
Apple macOS	<15.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27869?
CVE-2024-27869 has been rated with a moderate severity due to the potential for an app to record the screen without user notification.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27869?
To fix CVE-2024-27869, update your device to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-27869?
CVE-2024-27869 affects iOS versions up to 18.0, iPadOS versions up to 18.0, and macOS versions up to 15.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-27869 on user privacy?
CVE-2024-27869 poses a risk to user privacy as it allows apps to record the screen without any visual indicator.
When was CVE-2024-27869 discovered?
CVE-2024-27869 was disclosed in 2024 and has since been addressed by Apple with updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27869?
CVE-2024-27869 has been rated with a moderate severity due to the potential for an app to record the screen without user notification.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27869?
To fix CVE-2024-27869, update your device to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-27869?
CVE-2024-27869 affects iOS versions up to 18.0, iPadOS versions up to 18.0, and macOS versions up to 15.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-27869 on user privacy?
CVE-2024-27869 poses a risk to user privacy as it allows apps to record the screen without any visual indicator.
When was CVE-2024-27869 discovered?
CVE-2024-27869 was disclosed in 2024 and has since been addressed by Apple with updates.