Auth bypass in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-44301
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (10.4th 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:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Apple Macos — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-44301?
- CVE-2024-44301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2024-44301?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.