CVE-2024-27813
📋 TL;DR
This macOS vulnerability allows malicious applications to execute arbitrary code outside their sandbox or with elevated privileges. It affects macOS systems before version 14.5, potentially enabling privilege escalation and sandbox escape.
💻 Affected Systems
- macOS
📦 What is this software?
Macos by Apple
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Worst Case
Full system compromise with root privileges, data exfiltration, persistence mechanisms installation, and lateral movement across the network.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to bypass application sandboxes, access sensitive data, or install additional malware.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper application vetting, least privilege principles, and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires user to execute malicious application; technical details not publicly disclosed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: macOS Sonoma 14.5
Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open System Settings 2. Click General 3. Click Software Update 4. Install macOS Sonoma 14.5 or later 5. Restart when prompted
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Application Restriction
macosRestrict application installation to App Store only
sudo spctl --master-enable
sudo spctl --enable --label "Mac App Store"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized applications from executing
- Enforce least privilege principles and network segmentation for macOS systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check macOS version: if earlier than 14.5, system is vulnerableCheck Version:
sw_vers -productVersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify macOS version is 14.5 or later after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process spawning, privilege escalation attempts, sandbox violation logs
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections from unexpected processes post-exploitation
SIEM Query:
process where parent_process_name contains "sandbox" and process_name not in allowed_apps_list