Heap-based buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2024-44218
Published: October 28, 2024 / Updated: November 1, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99405
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44218
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in SceneKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-44218
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 14.7.1 23H222, 15.1 24B83
iPadOS - addressed in versions 17.7.1 21H216, 18.1 22B83
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.7.1 21H216, 18.1 22B83
iPadOS - addressed in versions 17.7.1 21H216, 18.1 22B83
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.7.1 21H216, 18.1 22B83