Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.7.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.7.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.1 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/15
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/16
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-44258?
CVE-2024-44258 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1. Restoring a maliciously crafted bac...
How severe is CVE-2024-44258?
CVE-2024-44258 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-44258?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.