UNIX symbolic link following in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-44258
Published: October 28, 2024 / Updated: November 4, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99422
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44258
CWE-ID: CWE-61
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue in Managed Configuration. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a malicious backup file, modify protected system files and compromise the affected system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-44258
Install updates from vendor's website.