#VU99423 Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-44252
Published: October 28, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99423
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44252
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling backup files in MobileBackup. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a specially crafted backup file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.