Arbitrary file upload in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-44220
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (46.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 47th percentile — 46.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Apple macOS — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/121839 (Vendor Advisory)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121840 (Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-44220?
- CVE-2024-44220 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-12-12.
- How severe is CVE-2024-44220?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.