CVE-2024-44146 Security feature bypass in macOS

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

An app can break out of its sandbox due to a logic issue in file handling, allowing potential privilege escalation or code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-44146?

CVE-2024-44146 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 16 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44146?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44146?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44146 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-44146 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44146 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvw8-h5c5-pr3g.

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