How severe is CVE-2024-44142?

CVE-2024-44142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-44142 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44142?

CVE-2024-44142 affects Apple Garageband. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44142?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-44142 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44142 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41251.

When was CVE-2024-44142 published?

CVE-2024-44142 was published on 2025-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44142

CVE-2024-44142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Garageband with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41251
Affected product: Apple Garageband
Published: 2025-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in GarageBand 10.4.12. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44142?: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in GarageBand 10.4.12. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-44142?: CVE-2024-44142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-44142 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44142?: CVE-2024-44142 affects Apple Garageband. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44142?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-44142 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44142 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41251.
When was CVE-2024-44142 published?: CVE-2024-44142 was published on 2025-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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