Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU103077

Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2024-44242

Published: January 20, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103077

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44242

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in DCP firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 15.1 24B83
iPadOS - update to 18.1 22B83
Apple iOS - update to 18.1 22B83