# CVE-2024-23296: RTKit: An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

CVE-2024-23296 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by Sonoma 14.4, released March 7, 2024. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on March 6, 2024. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-23296
- Priority: Patch now
- CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
- EPSS: 0.0141
- CISA KEV: listed Mar 6, 2024, federal due date Mar 27, 2024
- Exploited (vendor report): yes
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 7, 2024
- Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910

## Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Monterey | 12.7.6 | [Monterey 12.7.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/monterey-12.7.6.md) | Jul 29, 2024 |
| macOS | Sonoma | 14.4 | [Sonoma 14.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/sonoma-14.4.md) | Mar 7, 2024 |

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