CVE-2024-44178
MEDIUMmacOS < 13.7, < 14.7, < 15 - Unprotected User Data Exposure via Symlink Validation Bypass
Title source: llmDescription
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/40
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/41
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0008
EPSS Percentile
22.6%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-59
CWE-787
Status
published
Products (4)
apple/macos
< 13.7
Apple/macOS
< 13.7
Apple/macOS
< 14.7
Apple/macOS
< 15
Published
Sep 17, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026