CVE-2024-23222 : A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed i

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. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

Published 2024-01-23 01:15:12

Updated 2025-02-28 14:53:55

Source Apple Inc.

View at NVD, CVE.org

Products affected by CVE-2024-23222

Apple » Iphone Os
Versions before (<) 16.7.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Iphone Os
Versions from including (>=) 17.0 and before (<) 17.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Tvos
Versions before (<) 17.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Macos
Versions before (<) 12.7.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Macos
Versions from including (>=) 14.0 and before (<) 14.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Macos
Versions from including (>=) 13.0 and before (<) 13.6.4
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Ipados
Versions before (<) 16.7.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Ipados
Versions from including (>=) 17.0 and before (<) 17.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2024-23222 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

CISA vulnerability name:

Apple Multiple Products WebKit Type Confusion Vulnerability

CISA required action:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA description:

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari WebKit contain a type confusion vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which

Notes:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214055, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214056, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214057, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214059, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214061, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214063 ; htt

Added on 2024-01-23 Action due date 2024-02-13

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2024-23222

EPSS FAQ

0.13%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 34 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2024-23222

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
8.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	2.8	5.9	134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0	2025-02-03
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High
8.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	2.8	5.9	NIST	2024-01-30
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2024-23222

CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2024-23222

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X2VJMEDT4GL42AQVHSYOT6DIVJDZWIV4/

[SECURITY] Fedora 39 Update: webkitgtk-2.42.5-1.fc39 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-Lists

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058

About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.6.4 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/36

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-01-22-2024-5 macOS Sonoma 14.3
Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/33

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-01-22-2024-2 iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3
Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214070

About the security content of visionOS 1.0.2 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214055

About the security content of tvOS 17.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214063

About the security content of iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/38

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-01-22-2024-7 macOS Monterey 12.7.3
Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214061

About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214061

About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214055

About the security content of tvOS 17.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/27

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-01-22-2024-1 Safari 17.3
Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214056

About the security content of Safari 17.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-01-22-2024-6 macOS Ventura 13.6.4
Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214056

About the security content of Safari 17.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214059

About the security content of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/US43EQFC2IS66EA2CPAZFH2RQ6WD7PKF/

[SECURITY] Fedora 38 Update: webkitgtk-2.42.5-1.fc38 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-Lists

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214070

About the security content of visionOS 1.0.2 - Apple Support
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/6

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-02-02-2024-1 visionOS 1.0.2
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214057

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.7.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/40

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-01-22-2024-9 tvOS 17.3
Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214057

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.7.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214059

About the security content of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/34

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-01-22-2024-3 iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5
Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214063

About the security content of iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214058

About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.6.4 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/05/8

oss-security - WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit Security Advisory WSA-2024-0001

CVEs referencing this url