Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. A malicious app may be able to access private information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.1 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.7.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.1 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 11.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121565Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569Vendor 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/15
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/16
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-44273?
CVE-2024-44273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. A maliciou...
How severe is CVE-2024-44273?
CVE-2024-44273 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-2024-44273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.