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

EPSS: 0.006 (43.3th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

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.