Apple · Neural Engine · CVE-2024-23212
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
watchOS versions prior to 10.3
tvOS versions prior to 17.3
iOS versions prior to 17.3
iPadOS versions prior to 17.3
macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.3
iOS versions prior to 16.7.5
iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.5
macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.4
macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.3
**Description**
The issue is related to improved memory handling and may allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. It is also associated with a buffer overflow in the Apple Neural Engine (ANE) of Mac OS, tvOS, watchOS, iOS, and iPadOS, which can lead to privilege escalation, arbitrary code execution, or denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For watchOS versions prior to 10.3, update to watchOS 10.3.
For tvOS versions prior to 17.3, update to tvOS 17.3.
For iOS versions prior to 17.3, update to iOS 17.3.
For iPadOS versions prior to 17.3, update to iPadOS 17.3.
For macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.3, update to macOS Sonoma 14.3.
For iOS versions prior to 16.7.5, update to iOS 16.7.5.
For iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.5, update to iPadOS 16.7.5.
For macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.4, update to macOS Ventura 13.6.4.
For macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.3, update to macOS Monterey 12.7.3.