CVE-2024-44142 Memory corruption in GarageBand

High 7.8 Published 30 Jan 2025 Updated 2 Apr 2026

Processing a maliciously crafted image in Apple GarageBand may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-44142?

CVE-2024-44142 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple GarageBand, published on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in GarageBand 10.4.12. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44142?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Garageband.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44142?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2024-44142 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44142 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh3j-ppfx-qrwc.