Security Flaw in macOS that Exposes Restricted Lock Screen Content
CVE-2024-44174

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-44174?

A security vulnerability has been identified in macOS that allows an attacker to potentially view restricted content directly from the lock screen. This issue has been addressed in macOS Sequoia 15, which includes enhanced security checks to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users of older versions are advised to upgrade to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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