CVE-2024-44273

Name: CVE-2024-44273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-28T21:15:07.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44273 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. A malicious app may be able to access private information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.1
Apple	Macos	< 14.7.1
Apple	Tvos	< 18.1
Apple	Visionos	< 2.1
Apple	Watchos	< 11.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121565Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/15
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/16
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/9

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44273?

How severe is CVE-2024-44273?

CVE-2024-44273 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44273?

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-2024-44273?

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Source: NVD / NIST