CVE-2024-44178

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
References
Link Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

24 Sep 2024, 16:28

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234 - () https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
References () https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247 - () https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
References () https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238 - () https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Apple
Apple macos
CWE CWE-59
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 5.5

17 Sep 2024, 00:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2024-09-17 00:15

Updated : 2025-03-15 16:15


NVD link : CVE-2024-44178

Mitre link : CVE-2024-44178


JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

  • macos
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')