CVE-2024-44273
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
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
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/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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-44273?
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.
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.
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