CVE-2024-44284 Memory corruption in macOS

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in macOS allows attackers to cause unexpected app termination by parsing a maliciously crafted 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-2024-44284?

CVE-2024-44284 is a medium-severity memory corruption 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 write issue 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 maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected app termination.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44284?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44284?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44284 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-2024-44284 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44284 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w5rm-cgqj-5hxq.

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