CVE-2024-44132 — HIGH (8.8)

Q: What is CVE-2024-44132?

CVE-2024-44132 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-44132?

CVE-2024-44132 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-44132?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Vulnerability Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-61

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-44132?

CVE-2024-44132 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

How severe is CVE-2024-44132?

CVE-2024-44132 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-44132?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.