How severe is CVE-2024-44159?

CVE-2024-44159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-44159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44159?

CVE-2024-44159 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44159?

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-2024-44159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40911.

When was CVE-2024-44159 published?

CVE-2024-44159 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44159

CVE-2024-44159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40911
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path deletion vulnerability was addressed by preventing vulnerable code from running with privileges. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44159?: A path deletion vulnerability was addressed by preventing vulnerable code from running with privileges. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2024-44159?: CVE-2024-44159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-44159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44159?: CVE-2024-44159 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44159?: 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-2024-44159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40911.
When was CVE-2024-44159 published?: CVE-2024-44159 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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