VDB-267832 · CVE-2024-27831 · GCVE-0-2024-27831

Apple visionOS prior 12.7/14.5/16.7/17.5 File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple visionOS. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-27831. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple visionOS. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2. Processing a file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-27831 since 02/26/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/04/2026).

Upgrading to version 12.7, 14.5, 16.7 or 17.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

visionOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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ADP CISA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: visionOS 12.7/14.5/16.7/17.5

Timelineinfo

02/26/2024 🔍
06/11/2024 +105 days 🔍
06/11/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/04/2026 +661 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2024-27831 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-27831
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-267832

Entryinfo

Created: 06/11/2024 07:38
Updated: 04/04/2026 00:04
Changes: 06/11/2024 07:38 (54), 04/04/2026 00:04 (24)
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