How serious is CVE-2024-23222?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2024-23222?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2024-23222 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-23222?

CVE-2024-23222 affects apple ipados. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23222?

To remediate CVE-2024-23222, check for security patches from apple. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2024-23222

High

|8.8

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to run their own harmful code on your device by tricking it into processing specially crafted web content. It can be exploited when users visit malicious websites, so keeping your device updated is crucial to protect against potential attacks.

Technical Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, tvOS 17.3, iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$4,789($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 779 days

Quick Information

Published

Jan 23, 2024

about 2 years ago

Last Modified

Mar 12, 2026

27 days ago

Vendor

apple

Product

ipados

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