CVE-2024-23244
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2024-23244 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app from a standard user account may be able to escalate privilege after admin user login.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.7.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.4 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/23Mailing List
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214083Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-23244?
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app from a standard user account may be able to escalate privilege after admin user login.
How severe is CVE-2024-23244?
CVE-2024-23244 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23244?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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