CVE-2024-44291

7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2024

Summary

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.2

macOS < 13.7

macOS < 14.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

Collectors

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