CVE-2024-44175 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2024-44175?

CVE-2024-44175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-44175?

CVE-2024-44175 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-44175?

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

Vulnerability Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.7.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-922

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570Release NotesVendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-44175?

CVE-2024-44175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

How severe is CVE-2024-44175?

CVE-2024-44175 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-44175?

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