Is CVE-2024-23296 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-23296 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-23296 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-23296 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23296?

CVE-2024-23296 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2024-23296

Published: March 6, 2024

EPSS:0.11%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:29.8th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS RTKit contain a memory corruption vulnerability that allows an attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability to bypass kernel memory protections.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-03-06Federal patch deadline: 2024-03-27

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This memory corruption vulnerability in Apple's RTKit for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS 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.

Recommended Action

Apple users should apply the latest security updates to their iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS devices to address this kernel memory corruption flaw.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-23296 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-2024-23296 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.