CVE-2024-44299
Apple iPadOS vulnerability
- Published12 Dec 2024
Description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or arbitrary code execution in DCP firmware.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-44299 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-44299 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.47%.
How severe is CVE-2024-44299?
CVE-2024-44299 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-44299?
Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44299?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 18.1, Apple iPhone OS 18.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.