Symlink Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2024-44273

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Visionos
TV OS
Watch OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-44273?

A symlink vulnerability in Apple operating systems allows malicious applications to potentially access private user information. With improved handling of symlinks, the issue has been addressed in the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the most recent versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.1

macOS < 14.7

tvOS < 18.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569

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

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