CVE-2024-44285

Name: CVE-2024-44285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-28T21:15:08.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44285 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

47.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	>= 18.0, < 18.1
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 18.0, < 18.1
Apple	Tvos	< 18.1
Apple	Visionos	< 2.1
Apple	Watchos	< 11.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121565Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11
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-2024-44285?

How severe is CVE-2024-44285?

CVE-2024-44285 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44285?

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