How severe is CVE-2024-44196?

CVE-2024-44196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-44196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44196?

CVE-2024-44196 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44196?

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

Does CVE-2024-44196 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44196 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40943.

When was CVE-2024-44196 published?

CVE-2024-44196 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44196

CVE-2024-44196 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40943
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. 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 modify protected parts of the file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44196?: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. 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 modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2024-44196?: CVE-2024-44196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-44196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44196?: CVE-2024-44196 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44196 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44196 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40943.
When was CVE-2024-44196 published?: CVE-2024-44196 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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