Apple OS: Type confusion flaw enabling arbitrary code exec (fixed 17.3/14.3)
CVE-2024-23222 Published on January 23, 2024
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, tvOS 17.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Apple Multiple Products Type Confusion Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari WebKit contain a type confusion vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by February 13, 2024: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-23222 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Object Type Confusion Vulnerability?
The program allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.
CVE-2024-23222 has been classified to as an Object Type Confusion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-23222
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 17.3 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 17.3 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 14.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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