CVE-2024-44252

7.1 HIGH
Published: October 28, 2024 Modified: November 03, 2025
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Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/10
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/15
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/16
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/9
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
4th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple