Buffer overflow in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-44160
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. Processing a maliciously crafted texture may lead to unexpected app termination.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.005 (38.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apple Macos — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- product-security@apple.com (Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-44160?
- CVE-2024-44160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-09-17.
- How severe is CVE-2024-44160?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.