CVE-2024-44181
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2024-44181 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-44181?
An issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2024-44181?
CVE-2024-44181 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44181?
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-2024-44181?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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