How severe is CVE-2024-27842?

CVE-2024-27842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27842?

CVE-2024-27842 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27842?

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-2024-27842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25035.

When was CVE-2024-27842 published?

CVE-2024-27842 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27842

CVE-2024-27842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-358.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25035
Weakness: CWE-358
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27842?: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-27842?: CVE-2024-27842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27842?: CVE-2024-27842 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27842?: 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-2024-27842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25035.
When was CVE-2024-27842 published?: CVE-2024-27842 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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