DOUBLE YELLOW FLAG

Apple devices flaw to bypass pointer authentication is exploited; update now

Original title:CISA KEV added CVE-2024-27834: Apple Multiple Products – Apple Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability

What happened

A flaw in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Safari, tvOS and watchOS lets an attacker with read/write capability bypass pointer authentication, and CISA lists it as exploited in the wild. It can help attackers defeat a key protection when chained with other bugs.

Who is affected

  • Anyone using iPhone, iPad or Mac for work
  • Organizations managing Apple devices

What to do

Update all Apple devices and Safari to the latest versions. Affected and fixed versions are unconfirmed here, so check Apple's official advisory.

Affected products
ProductAffectedFixed in
Apple iOS / iPadOS / macOS / Safari / tvOS / watchOS要確認(出典には「10.5」とのみ記載)要確認
Why this flag

CISA KEV に掲載(悪用確認済み)。影響範囲は限定的と判断

Double yellow: great danger, be ready to stop — Severe impact with a public exploit or reported (unconfirmed) exploitation, including RED candidates under review.

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