Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU99378

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-44122

Published: October 28, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99378

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44122

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a sandbox process to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in LaunchServices. A local application can break out of its sandbox.

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 13.7.1 22H221, 14.7.1 23H222, 15.0 24A335
iPadOS - update to 18.0 22A3354
Apple iOS - update to 18.0 22A3354