CVE-2024-44146

Name: CVE-2024-44146
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-17T00:15:50.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44146 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44146?

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

How severe is CVE-2024-44146?

CVE-2024-44146 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44146?

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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Source: NVD / NIST