CVE-2024-23222

Vulnerability updated 2 months ago (2024-11-29T13:48:35.362Z)
Download STIX
Preview STIX
CVE-2024-23222 is a significant software vulnerability, specifically a type confusion error, identified within Apple's Safari WebKit browser engine. This flaw in the software design or implementation was actively exploited, allowing attackers to bypass kernel protections and rootkit the phone. This gave them access to sensitive features such as GPS, camera, microphone, and even allowed them to read messages sent and received in cleartext, including those from secure platforms like Signal. The issue came to light in January of this year when Apple acknowledged the presence of the zero-day bug and released a patch to address it. This incident marked one of three instances of exploited zero-days for Apple so far this year, reflecting a heightened risk environment for the tech giant. The exploitation of CVE-2024-23222 was particularly concerning due to its potential for wide-ranging privacy breaches. Apple has since addressed the vulnerability by releasing a fix. The corrective action involved patching the Safari browser's WebKit engine to prevent further exploitation of the type confusion error. Despite the prompt response, the incident underscores the importance of robust security measures and continuous monitoring for potential vulnerabilities, particularly given the increasing sophistication of cyber threats.
Description last updated: 2024-08-14T08:44:52.153Z
What's your take? (Question 1 of 3)
Help tune the shared Cybergeist dataset, assist your peers, and earn karma. Expand the panel to get started.
Aliases We are not currently tracking any aliases
Miscellaneous Associations
Other elements of context that could aid in the identification of relevance
Apple
Vulnerability
Exploit
Zero Day
Analyst Notes & Discussion
Be the first to leave your mark here! Log in to share your views and vote.
Source Document References
Information about the CVE-2024-23222 Vulnerability was read from the documents corpus below. This display is limited to 20 results, create a free account to see more
PreviewSource LinkCreatedAtTitle
Securelist
2 months ago
Securityaffairs
5 months ago
Securityaffairs
6 months ago
DARKReading
a year ago
Securityaffairs
6 months ago
Securityaffairs
6 months ago
Securityaffairs
6 months ago
Securityaffairs
6 months ago
Securityaffairs
7 months ago
Securityaffairs
7 months ago
Securityaffairs
7 months ago
Securityaffairs
8 months ago
Securityaffairs
9 months ago
Securityaffairs
9 months ago
Securityaffairs
9 months ago
Securityaffairs
9 months ago
Securityaffairs
10 months ago
DARKReading
10 months ago
Securityaffairs
10 months ago
Securityaffairs
10 months ago