CVE-2024-44148 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app may break out of its sandbox due to insufficient validation of file attributes, 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-2024-44148?
CVE-2024-44148 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
This issue was addressed with improved validation of file attributes. 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-2024-44148?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44148?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44148 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-44148 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44148 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hx8-86wp-g993.