CVE-2024-44279 Information disclosure in macOS
An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows attackers to disclose user information by parsing a malicious file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-44279?
CVE-2024-44279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 28 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. Parsing a file may lead to disclosure of user information.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44279 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-44279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qc9f-6x66-h8c3.