CVE-2024-44175

MEDIUM

macOS < 14.7.1 and < 15 - Unprotected User Data Exposure via Symlink Validation Issue

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0064
EPSS Percentile 45.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-922 CWE-59
Status published
Products (3)
apple/macos < 14.7.1
Apple/macOS < 14.7.1
Apple/macOS < 15
Published Oct 28, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026