How severe is CVE-2024-23257?

CVE-2024-23257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23257?

CVE-2024-23257 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23257?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-23257 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23257 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20776.

When was CVE-2024-23257 published?

CVE-2024-23257 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23257

CVE-2024-23257 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20776
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2024-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, visionOS 1.1. Processing an image may result in disclosure of process memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23257?: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, visionOS 1.1. Processing an image may result in disclosure of process memory.
How severe is CVE-2024-23257?: CVE-2024-23257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23257?: CVE-2024-23257 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23257 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23257 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20776.
When was CVE-2024-23257 published?: CVE-2024-23257 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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