CVE-2024-44144

Name: CVE-2024-44144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-28T21:15:05.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44144 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.7.1
Apple	Macos	< 14.7.1
Apple	Tvos	< 18.0
Apple	Watchos	< 11.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121240Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121248Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121249Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/10
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44144?

How severe is CVE-2024-44144?

CVE-2024-44144 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44144?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-44144?

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Source: NVD / NIST