Auth bypass in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-44270
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (49.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 49th percentile — 49.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.007 · newest: 0.006 · change: -0.000
Affected products
- Apple macOS — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/121564
- support.apple.com/en-us/121568 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121570 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-44270?
- CVE-2024-44270 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2024-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2024-44270?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.