Improved Symlink Validation to Protect User Data

CVE-2024-44175
5.5MEDIUM

Key Information

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 October 2024

Summary

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15

macOS < 14.7

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

Collectors

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