CVE-2024-44206: Apple Safari vulnerability (CVSS 9.3)

Description

An issue in the handling of URL protocols was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. A user may be able to bypass some web content restrictions.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

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

Affected products

Apple Safari< 17.6

Apple iPadOS< 17.6

Apple iPhone OS< 17.6

Apple macOS< 14.6

Apple Tvos< 17.6

Apple Visionos< 1.3

Remediation

Fixed in

Apple Safari≥ 17.6

Apple iPadOS≥ 17.6

Apple iPhone OS≥ 17.6

Apple macOS≥ 14.6

Apple Tvos≥ 17.6

Apple Visionos≥ 1.3

Patch & vendor advisories

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/6
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120913Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120914Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120915Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120916Release NotesVendor Advisory

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-44206 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-44206 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.46%.

How severe is CVE-2024-44206?

CVE-2024-44206 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-44206?

Affected products include Apple Safari, Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple macOS, Apple Tvos, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44206?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple Safari 17.6, Apple iPadOS 17.6, Apple iPhone OS 17.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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