CVE-2024-44265 Security feature bypass in macOS
An attacker with physical access can bypass lock screen restrictions to input Game Controller events into apps on a locked macOS device.
- 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-2024-44265?
CVE-2024-44265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 28 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An attacker with physical access can input Game Controller events to apps running on a locked device.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44265?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44265?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44265 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-44265 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44265 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3m6c-6c98-23qq.