CVE-2024-44137: macos Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to share items from the lock screen.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 13.7.1
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.7.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44137? +

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to share items from the lock screen. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-44137? +

CVE-2024-44137 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44137? +

CVE-2024-44137 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-44137? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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