Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-23225 is an Apple operating-system memory corruption flaw. Apple says an attacker who already has arbitrary kernel read and write capability may bypass kernel memory protections. Apple reported possible exploitation, and CISA lists it in KEV, so exposed Apple fleets should treat patching as urgent.
Executive priority
High priority. This is an Apple OS-level vulnerability with known-exploited status and broad platform coverage. The practical executive action is rapid verification that all managed Apple devices are on the fixed releases, especially high-value users and devices outside normal update compliance.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in Apple platforms, fixed through improved validation. CVSS 7.8 reflects local access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The flaw affects OS-level kernel memory protections rather than an application component.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely on Apple devices not updated to iOS/iPadOS 16.7.6 or 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, Ventura 13.6.5, Sonoma 14.4, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, or watchOS 10.4. The bundle does not provide exact vulnerable version ranges.
Exploitation context
Apple states it is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited. CISA KEV inclusion supports treating it as known exploited. The described prerequisite is already having arbitrary kernel read/write capability, so this is most relevant as part of a chained or post-compromise attack path.
Researcher notes
Do not infer standalone remote exploitability from the CVSS vector. The source language describes a bypass of kernel memory protections by an attacker already holding arbitrary kernel read/write capability. Research and validation should focus on OS version exposure, KEV handling, and whether affected Apple platforms remain below fixed releases.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Apple devices to the fixed OS versions named by Apple.
- Prioritize managed executive, developer, and mobile fleets with delayed OS updates.
- Use MDM policies to enforce minimum fixed versions where available.
- Check Apple’s security pages for platform-specific update applicability.
- Follow CISA KEV guidance for remediation prioritization.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple OS versions across managed devices.
- Confirm devices meet or exceed the fixed versions listed by Apple.
- Flag unsupported or unmanaged Apple devices for manual review.
- Verify MDM compliance reports after update deployment.
- Review CISA KEV status for this CVE during risk tracking.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120880CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120881CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120882CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120883CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120884CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120886CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120893CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120895CVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-23225CVE reference · government-resource
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214081CVE reference · x_transferred
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082CVE reference · x_transferred
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214083CVE reference · x_transferred
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214088CVE reference · x_transferred
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084CVE reference · x_transferred
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214086CVE reference · x_transferred
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214085CVE reference · x_transferred
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214087CVE reference · x_transferred
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214082CVE reference
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.