VDB-272940 · CVE-2024-27881 · GCVE-0-2024-27881

Apple macOS up to 12.7.5/13.6.7/14.5 log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple macOS up to 12.7.5/13.6.7/14.5. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in log file. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-27881. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 12.7.5/13.6.7/14.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to access information about a user’s contacts.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-27881 since 02/26/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Upgrading to version 12.7.5, 13.6.7 or 14.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Vector: 🔍
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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.3
NVD Vector: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 5.3
ADP CISA Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: macOS 12.7.5/13.6.7/14.5

Timelineinfo

02/26/2024 🔍
07/30/2024 +154 days 🔍
07/30/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/04/2026 +613 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-27881 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-27881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-272940
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2024 10:09
Updated: 04/04/2026 06:58
Changes: 07/30/2024 10:09 (55), 07/30/2024 10:10 (1), 07/31/2024 05:45 (1), 08/17/2024 11:48 (12), 04/04/2026 06:58 (12)
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