Apple Security Updates – 14 May 2024

Apple has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities across macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, macOS Sonoma, and Safari.

he addressed vulnerabilities could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, bypass security restrictions, obtain information, or gain access to the affected systems.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Apple macOS Sonoma Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2024-27796):

  • CVSS: 7.8
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Privileges

2. Apple macOS Sonoma Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-27818):

  • CVSS: 7.8
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access
Vulnerabilities
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Apple Security Advisory

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