CVE-2024-44197 Memory corruption in macOS

Low 2.7 Published Updated

An app can cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory, requiring an OS update to prevent potential crashes or code execution.

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

What is CVE-2024-44197?

CVE-2024-44197 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 28 Oct 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44197?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44197 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-2024-44197 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44197 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5wf-4fg4-hw2q.

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