CVE-2024-44170
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2024-44170 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a more secure location. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, watchOS 11. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a more secure location. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, watchOS 11. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 15.0 |
| 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/121250Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-44170?
A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a more secure location. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, watchOS 11. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2024-44170?
CVE-2024-44170 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44170?
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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