How severe is CVE-2024-23248?

CVE-2024-23248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23248?

CVE-2024-23248 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23248?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-23248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20767.

When was CVE-2024-23248 published?

CVE-2024-23248 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23248

CVE-2024-23248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-404.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20767
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23248?: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.
How severe is CVE-2024-23248?: CVE-2024-23248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23248?: CVE-2024-23248 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-23248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20767.
When was CVE-2024-23248 published?: CVE-2024-23248 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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