Apple Patches Use-After-Free Vulnerability in iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS
CVE-2024-44285

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Visionos
TV OS
Watch OS
iOS And iPad OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability exists within Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be exploited through improper memory management. This flaw allows a malicious application to potentially trigger unexpected termination of the system or corrupt kernel memory, leading to significant operational instability. The issue has been addressed in the latest versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1, underscoring the importance of updating systems to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.1

tvOS < 18.1

visionOS < 2.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

explt
Created by slds1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121565

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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