Symlink Validation Flaw in Apple's macOS Sequoia Affects Sensitive User Data
CVE-2024-44211

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-44211?

CVE-2024-44211 is a high-risk vulnerability affecting Apple's macOS Sequoia 15.1 that arises from inadequate validation of symbolic links (symlinks). This security flaw could potentially allow malicious applications to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data, posing a significant risk to user privacy and data integrity. Apple has addressed this vulnerability through improved symlink validation measures in the latest software update.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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