CVE-2024-44260

4.4 MEDIUM
Published: October 28, 2024 Modified: November 03, 2025
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Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of 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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/13
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
13th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple