CVE-2024-44141

CVE-2024-44141 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. A person with physical access to an unlocked Mac may be able to gain root code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44141?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. A person with physical access to an unlocked Mac may be able to gain root code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-44141?
CVE-2024-44141 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-44141 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44141?
CVE-2024-44141 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44141?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44141 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-44141 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40896.
When was CVE-2024-44141 published?
CVE-2024-44141 was published on 2024-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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