CVE-2024-44146

Apple macOS vulnerability

10.0 CRITICALEPSS 0.74%

Published16 Sept 2024

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple macOS< 15.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Apple macOS≥ 15.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release NotesThird Party Advisory

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-44146 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-44146 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.74%.

How severe is CVE-2024-44146?

CVE-2024-44146 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-44146?

Affected products include Apple macOS.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44146?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple macOS 15.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.