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
- Apple Macos — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- product-security@apple.com (Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (Vendor Advisory)
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- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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.