CVE-2024-44148

CVE-2024-44148 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of file attributes. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44148?
This issue was addressed with improved validation of file attributes. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
How severe is CVE-2024-44148?
CVE-2024-44148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-44148 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44148?
CVE-2024-44148 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44148?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-44148 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-44148 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40901.
When was CVE-2024-44148 published?
CVE-2024-44148 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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