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

What is CVE-2024-44175?

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.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15

macOS < 14.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570

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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