CVE-2024-44291

Dec. 16, 2024, 7:15 p.m.

7.8
High

Description

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Apple
  • Macos
  • *

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
o apple macos / / / / / / / /
o apple macos / / / / / / / /
o apple macos / / / / / / / /

References

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

Tags

product-security@apple.com
NVD-CWE-noinfo
2024-12-12
CVE-2024-44291

CVSS Score

7.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 12, 2024, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 16, 2024, 7:15 p.m.

Status : Modified

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

product-security@apple.com

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