Out-of-bounds Read in Apple file processing
CVE-2024-27880 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple software. According to Apple, processing a maliciously crafted file may trigger the flaw and lead to unexpected app termination. The issue was addressed with improved input validation. Affected platforms called out in the provided content include iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia 15, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sonoma 14.7, and tvOS 18 prior to the fixes.
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Recent activity
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An out-of-bounds read that could be triggered by a crafted file, leading to unexpected app termination; fixed with improved input validation.
Out-of-bounds read leading to unexpected app termination when processing a crafted file.
An out-of-bounds read triggered by a maliciously crafted file, leading to unexpected app termination (crash) on Apple TV.
A macOS out-of-bounds access issue where processing an image may cause denial-of-service; addressed with improved bounds checking.
The version that knows your environment.
Query your assets running an affected version, and investigate the blast radius.
Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
YARA, Sigma, Snort, and vendor rules, auto-deployed to your SIEM.
Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.