File System Modification Vulnerability in macOS Sequoia by Apple
CVE-2024-44303

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 April 2026

What is CVE-2024-44303?

A vulnerability exists in macOS Sequoia that allows a malicious application to potentially modify protected areas of the file system. The issue can be exploited if adequate checks are not in place, posing a risk to the integrity and security of user data. This was addressed in macOS Sequoia 15.1 with improved security checks to ensure the protection of sensitive system regions.

Affected Version(s)

macOS 0 < 15.1

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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