How severe is CVE-2024-27840?

CVE-2024-27840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27840?

CVE-2024-27840 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27840?

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

Does CVE-2024-27840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25033.

When was CVE-2024-27840 published?

CVE-2024-27840 was published on 2024-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27840

CVE-2024-27840 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-786.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25033
Weakness: CWE-786
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2024-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. An attacker that has already achieved kernel code execution may be able to bypass kernel memory protections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27840?: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. An attacker that has already achieved kernel code execution may be able to bypass kernel memory protections.
How severe is CVE-2024-27840?: CVE-2024-27840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27840?: CVE-2024-27840 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27840?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25033.
When was CVE-2024-27840 published?: CVE-2024-27840 was published on 2024-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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