CVE-2024-23225
Published: March 6, 2024
Official Description
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS kernel contain a memory corruption vulnerability that allows an attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability to bypass kernel memory protections.
CISA KEV Advisory
Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS kernel contain a memory corruption vulnerability that allows an attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability to bypass kernel memory protections.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This memory corruption vulnerability in the kernel of Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS allows an attacker with kernel read/write capabilities to bypass kernel memory protections. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and active exploitation make it a critical vulnerability, despite a low EPSS score.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming its use in real-world attacks.
Apple users should apply the latest security updates to their iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS devices to address this kernel memory corruption flaw.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23225 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-23225 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-23225 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1