Apple kernel memory protections bypass in iOS/iPadOS/macOS/tvOS/watchOS/visionOS
CVE-2024-23225 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple operating systems. Apple states the issue was addressed with improved validation. The flaw can allow an attacker who already has arbitrary kernel read and write capability to bypass kernel memory protections. Public reporting and exploit-kit references identify this CVE as a Page Protection Layer (PPL) bypass used against iOS 17.0 through 17.3 under the exploit name "Sparrow." Apple released fixes in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, macOS Sonoma 14.4, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, and watchOS 10.4. Apple also noted that the issue may have been exploited in the wild.
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An iOS vulnerability listed as exploited by the Coruna exploit kit.
A PPL bypass vulnerability used by the Coruna exploit kit in iOS full-chain exploitation.
A PPL bypass vulnerability used in Coruna exploit chains to bypass iOS platform protections and enable later-stage compromise.
An iOS PPL bypass vulnerability used in Coruna exploit chains affecting iOS 17.0–17.3.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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