How severe is CVE-2024-44154?

CVE-2024-44154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-44154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44154?

CVE-2024-44154 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44154?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-44154 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44154 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40906.

When was CVE-2024-44154 published?

CVE-2024-44154 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44154

CVE-2024-44154 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40906
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44154?: A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
How severe is CVE-2024-44154?: CVE-2024-44154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-44154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44154?: CVE-2024-44154 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44154 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44154 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40906.
When was CVE-2024-44154 published?: CVE-2024-44154 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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