CVE-2024-23297: The issue was addressed with improved checks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23297?

ipad os: upgrade to 17.4; iphone os: upgrade to 17.4; tvos: upgrade to 17.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23297 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23297 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-23297 affect?

CVE-2024-23297 affects ipad os, iphone os, tvos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4. A malicious application may be able to access private information.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23297?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-23297 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting ipad os, iphone os, tvos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4. A malicious application may be able to access private information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-08 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple ipad os UPGRADE

Affected: < 17.4

Fixed in: 17.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple iphone os UPGRADE

Affected: < 17.4

Fixed in: 17.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple tvos UPGRADE

Affected: < 17.4

Fixed in: 17.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple watchos UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.4

Fixed in: 10.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23297?

ipad os: upgrade to 17.4; iphone os: upgrade to 17.4; tvos: upgrade to 17.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23297 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23297 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-23297 affect?

CVE-2024-23297 affects ipad os, iphone os, tvos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4. A malicious application may be able to access private information.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23297?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities · watchOS vulnerabilities · tvOS vulnerabilities

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References

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