Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.7.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/13
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-44260?
CVE-2024-44260 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modi...
How severe is CVE-2024-44260?
CVE-2024-44260 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-44260?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.